Artizanat
Maksimirska Cesta 68, 10000, Zagreb, Croatia
Margita Bralić
artizanat@artizanat.hr
Introduction
Artizanat is a Zagreb-based association aimed at creating a local creative community. The collective writes that after the small but significant boom in creative activities during the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath, the need for solidarity among creatives brought about the community Pra-ArtiZanat and began as a collection of online groups where creatives shared advice and united for fair conditions at events. Once this community grew large enough to represent creative crafts in general, the association was formally registered on April 13, 2022.
Thematic relevance
Artizanat has proven itself successful as a network for the protection and promotion of traditional craftsmanship, largely due to its commitment to safeguarding heritage practices and creating opportunities for artisans within the local and global market. The organization was established to counteract the loss of traditional craft skills, ensuring that artisanal practices are preserved for future generations and thus creating a community where artisans can thrive while contributing to the broader cultural and economic landscape of the country. The organization operates within a legislative framework, ensuring that the integrity of traditional crafts is maintained and a sustainable economic environment for the artisans is provided.