Family compound (Kuća) at Staro Selo
Sirogojno, Serbia
The name 'kuća' is an important word that has many meanings: total estate, principal dwelling, simple dwelling, and hearth. This assembled complex, within the traditional fence, contains a number of dwellings and outbuildings. The elder couple and unmarried children reside in the principal dwelling that contains the hearth (dwelling with cupola and smoke vents). The married couples each have their own dwelling. Outbuildings for the storage of produce, protection of animals, closed oven for baking, and the aging of cheese are also present. (photo 1988)
