CO/RIZOM
Introduction
The co/rizom network (corizom in the following text) is a network of artisans, business developers and creatives - a collaborative initiative established to address global challenges through interconnected and community-driven solutions, where they seek innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity within (traditional) handicrafts. It was set up in 2018 as a spin-off from an ERSTE Foundation social development program, developing into the incubator for craft – an international programme targeting artisans, designers and business professionals coming together to create collections.
Thematic relevance
Co/rizom is effective as a network due to the collaborative approach, integrating artisans, designers, researchers, and local communities to protect and promote traditional crafts. They are developing a roadmap that links small handicraft enterprises with larger companies. It is designed to bring traditional crafts to a wider market and ensure their long-term sustainability.