Artisans

Mariana Liliana Trifu, a folk craftswoman from Pleși, Bisoca, is dedicated to preserving traditional Romanian costumes, hand-sewing intricate ijis, weaving fote, and making leather slippers, while also curating a small museum of heritage objects.

Tiberiu Popa, a ceramist from Buzău, specializes in decorative ceramics, actively promoting traditional crafts through exhibitions, thematic festivals, and live pottery demonstrations.

Rodica Pătrașcu transforms wool into art through a meticulous felting process, creating unique handmade accessories and decorative items that blend traditional craftsmanship with contemporary style.

Amelia Papazissu, an artisan from Beceni, Buzău County, is renowned for her expertise in weaving with goat hair and wool, earning the title of “Living Human Treasure” in 2013 for preserving this unique Romanian craft.