“V – Handmade” Valtida Shukriu, born in Zagreb in 1985, raised in the Shukriu family in the city of Prizren. Valtida completed her law studies in Prishtina at the Public University, Hasan Prishtina. In addition to her professional work as a lawyer, she has a special passion in the cultural heritage of the city of Prizren, … Continued
If you are looking for hand-made, wood crafts, Muharrem Mefaja is the artisan for you. He learned the art of woodworking when he was a little child and has been perfecting it ever since — over 34 years of dedication. His two top selling products are cognac and wine holders. He also specializes in making … Continued
If you are looking for hand-made, wood crafts, Muharrem Mefaja is the artisan for you. He learned the art of woodworking when he was a little child and has been perfecting it ever since — over 34 years of dedication. His two top selling products are cognac and wine holders. He also specializes in making … Continued
Lindita Herri started working with traditional products in 1981 and has been refining her craft ever since. Together with her husband, they run a shop in Kruja offering their products to tourists and visitors.
Fazan was born in Kruja and has been in the traditional business for 25 years. Most of his products are handmade products with filigran, wool, and wood.
Fatbardh Cerhozi owns one of the few stores in Albania who sells antiques. A native of Kruja, born in 1957, he worked for years as a professional driver before starting his antiques store. His store has roughly 70 products which are all 200+ years old.
Ervis and his mother have specialized in traditional clothing for 15 years. Before opening their current store at the old bazaar in Kruja, they would offer their hand-made dresses and works to newlyweds looking to maintain tradition. They now sell women’s traditional costumes as well as different artisanal crafts to visitors from around the world.
Enida Derveni Celaj has been working in the business of traditional clothing for 20 years. “It’s a born passion”, she says, while she showcases the traditional dresses handmade by her. Through hard work, she has built the shop to now offer clothes from every area of Albania and provides options for any age and gender. … Continued
This family business, which employs three family members, has been operating at the Pazari i Krujes for the past 5 years. The store is run by Endri, whose mother started working with carpets at the age of 14, first learning from her mother, but also gaining expertise by studying the art of Tezja at school.
Ariana Cerhozi has specialized in carpet making for the past 36 years. Despite facing challenges related to a disability for years, she has never stopped dedicating time towards her passion in life: working the tezja. She has previously won first place at artisanal competitions in Albania. Most of her work is made-to-order and she enjoys … Continued