The macerator renovated in 1993 was in use until the middle of the last century and was used for processing of the flax plant.Process of working: the maceration was heated wood burning.When the optimum temperature was reached the linen sheaves, resting on one wooden grill, turned and turned, were macerated until the desired was reached cracking.Then with the kneading machine we proceeded immediately upon separation of the part woody and own from the fiber: this way the was obtained the real linen fiber.The fiber thus obtained could now be woven.Processing at maceratoio was mainly carried out by the peasant women.
