Lace making is an important component of local identity and intangible cultural heritage of the Republic of Croatia. The importance of lace making has been manifested in the existence of that tradition throughout Croatia, but also in its preservation for many years. There are seven locations where this tradition has been developed and three of them have been listed on UNESCO’s list of intangible cultural heritage. Pag, Hvar and Lepoglava are main centres of lace making in Croatia and their lace is recognized within the whole of Europe. Besides Croatia, lacemaking also exists in many other European countries such as Italy, Slovenia, Hungary, Estonia, etc. Thanks to various lace domestic and foreign festivals international cooperation has been established between countries but also among lacemakers of different ethnic and religious groups. Lace works have been exhibited on various exhibitions and in museums, but can also be found in many homes throughout Croatia. Lacemaking is a handicraft whose art of making has been passed down from generation to generation since the distant past, which has contributed to the preservation of this tradition to this day. Today, lacemaking is a highly valued handicraft and an important part of local culture. Many organizations continue to work to revitalize and preserve this tradition, and encourage the local population, especially the younger generation, to participate and create lace so that lacemaking can continue to exist and thrive.