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“My Craft Custom” in Elbasan, a metropolis in Central Albania, is a social enterprise that preserves cultural heritage by using ladies from susceptible or marginalized teams, particularly these from rural areas.
On this social enterprise, 16 ladies are employed by means of the venture “TWIST – In direction of a brand new mannequin of social entrepreneurship on confiscated property in Albania,” funded by the EU.
“TWIST – In direction of a brand new mannequin of social entrepreneurship on confiscated property in Albania,” is a three-year venture aimed toward contributing to strengthening the effectiveness of social entrepreneurship as a viable apply for rising the social reuse of property confiscated from organized crime and as an efficient mannequin of inclusive economic system or social enterprise to supply companies, abilities, employment, and assist for susceptible teams, comparable to victims of organized crime.
Artisanal ladies in “My Custom” are educated after which employed to supply handmade objects like carpets, tablecloths, crochet luggage, wallets, hats, gloves, and socks. Utilizing conventional looms and native supplies like sheep wool, they’ve created a model that pulls each Albanian and worldwide clients. Their merchandise embrace conventional Albanian motifs from Elbasan and different areas, in addition to nationwide symbols and seasonal designs like New 12 months’s Santa, aiming to serve numerous audiences. Their workspace is renovated and tailored to supply the mandatory circumstances.
Ladies from totally different backgrounds have gathered right here to protect conventional crafts by supporting their households, regardless of the challenges they face. (November 13)
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