This International Women’s Day, we celebrate artisans, designers, architects, and restorers who preserve tradition while shaping the future. Their dedication keeps skills alive, combining heritage with innovation to enrich our cultural and artistic landscape. These talented women master their skills with passion and precision. Through their knowledge and hands, centuries-old techniques come to life in contemporary creations, ensuring that traditional know-how remains vibrant and relevant for future generations.
At Mad’in Europe, we are proud to be a team of women dedicated to showcasing the talent and expertise of professionals who contribute to the safeguard of tangible and intangible heritage.
Discover more incredible professionals on Mad’in Europe!
Georgia Cristea
A passionate advocate for traditional building techniques, Georgia is an architect who fuses sustainable heritage with modern design. She is dedicated to preserving architectural gems and championing the craftsmanship that makes them timeless. Find out more about Georgia and her work.
Isabelle Pirotte
With years of experience in conserving glass and ceramics, she specializes in marine invertebrate glass models, preserving precious collections for future generations. Her passion for restoring and educating shines through in every project. Discover Isabelle’s work and restoration expertise!
Liana Popa
Master of jewelry-making and leathercraft, Liana weaves natural stones and leather into wearable art. Her meticulous approach transforms raw materials into masterpieces, capturing the essence of traditional craftsmanship in every piece. Uncover Liana’s exquisite jewelry creations!
Valérie Ceulemans
Through her ceramic creations, she explores the dualities of human nature, pushing the boundaries of material and form. Her work challenges perceptions, offering fresh perspectives on ancient techniques. Discover more about Valérie’s innovative ceramic work
Marik Korus
For Marik, clay is not just a material—it’s an experience. With each piece, she challenges tradition, shaping porcelain with skill and originality to create designs that play with texture and light.
Discover Marik’s unique porcelain creations
Chiara Ferraris
Chiara Ferraris blends a deep reverence for glass with innovative fusion techniques, creating luminous, multidimensional works that honor tradition while envisioning the future. As a dedicated mentor, she continually inspires emerging glass artists to explore new realms of creativity.
Marion Foster
Marion Foster exemplifies the art of bespoke kilt tailoring. Using techniques passed down through generations of Highland tailors, she crafts kilts that honor Scotland’s rich heritage and teaches to emerging kilt makers how to preserve this enduring tradition.
Discover the art of bespoke kilt tailoring with Marion!
Desirée Delfino
Born into an artistic family in Palermo, Desirée Delfino reimagines ceramics with a fresh, contemporary spirit that pays tribute to ancient techniques. Her dynamic work and international collaborations, including a UNESCO cultural exchange, bridge Italian heritage with global creative energy. Explore Desirée’s unique ceramic artistry!
Else Sprossa Rønnevig
Else “Sprossa” Rønnevig has dedicated over 50 years to preserving historic windows in Norway, halting their replacement and influencing heritage regulations. Through education, training, and 12 publications, she has raised public awareness and inspired both professionals and enthusiasts to take part in restoration. Her dedication has earned her numerous awards, transforming Norway’s approach to cultural heritage and strengthening its European connections.
Julia Desch
As a dedicated British wool artisan producer, Julia transforms her deep love of nature into original, hand-dyed textile hangings and felted garments from her own wool. She welcomes visitors to her studio while focusing on the therapeutic benefits of this heritage craft.
Explore Julia’s hand-dyed textile creations!
Dragana Kojicic
Dragana Kojičić is an independent architect specializing in earth architecture. Since 2010, she has organized workshops and courses on earth construction, founded the KFZ association, the Balkan Earth Conference, and several regional festivals.
She has restored 111 rammed earth and adobe houses and built house annexes, with a strong focus on women’s roles in building crafts.
Emmanuelle Andrieux
Emmanuelle Andrieux, a leader at La Maison du Vitrail, continues the family legacy of restoring and creating stained glass with a collection of over 18,000 m² of glass.
Emmanuelle will also be part of the Journées Européennes des Métiers d’Art 2025. Don’t miss the chance to explore her craft at this prestigious event!
JOIN THE EUROPEAN ARTISTIC CRAFTS DAYS 2025!
The Journées Européennes des Métiers d’Art (JEMA) is the largest international event dedicated to craftsmanship, and it’s back from March 31st to April 6th, 2025!
If you are a crafts professional, it’s the perfect moment to open your doors, share your expertise, and engage with the public who cherish the art of making.
Apply now and be part of this extraordinary European event!
REVITALIZATION OF CRAFTS – JOIN YOUR VOICE WITH OURS!
Engage with us and our partners on key topics such as improving the understanding and appreciation of crafts, enhancing their protection, empowering the business models of craft professionals, and much more.
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