kopetürítés
Kopetürítés is a traditional Hungarian folk art form that involves the intricate carving and decoration of animal horns, most commonly those of cattle and goats. This practice has a long history, deeply embedded in rural Hungarian culture, and served various purposes from practical decoration on tools and weapons to purely artistic expression. The artisans, often referred to as kopetürítők, would meticulously engrave patterns, scenes from village life, floral motifs, and sometimes even symbolic or religious imagery onto the horn's surface.
The process typically involved selecting suitable horns, cleaning them thoroughly, and then using a variety of