Special emphasis should be given in the area of the kiln around the so-called 'mouth' of the kiln, the feeding entrance where a lot of heat-induced stress is exerted. It is crucial that it is properly built for the success of the whole operation.
Funding
Endangered Material Knowledge Programme
History
Session
L01
Rights owner
Ioanna Ntoutsi
Cultural group
lime kiln practitioners
Country
Albania
Place
Leshnjë, Korçë Region
Item/object
The process of buidling a lime kiln.
Cultural context/event
Material Culture Documentation
Location
Workshop
Temporality
The operation is still active nowadays, although its operations decline annually.