The European Crafts Alliance is thrilled to announce an exciting addition to our growing network. We welcome ORIGINALE Freiburg as our newest member from Germany.
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Founded in 2016, ORIGINALE brings together craftspeople and designers from across Europe, giving them a place to present their work, exchange ideas and meet the public. At the heart of ORIGINALE is an annual exhibition of contemporary craft and applied arts. From ceramics and jewellery to textiles, wood, metal and leather, the event brings together a wide range of materials, techniques and creative approaches. It features both established craftspeople and emerging talents, with live demonstrations offering visitors a chance to see how objects are made. The next edition takes place 13–15 November 2026 at Forum Merzhausen, near Freiburg. Visitors can discover work by European artisans, meet the people behind it and see traditional skills put to use in contemporary craft.
We look forward to welcoming ORIGINALE into the ECA network and learning more about the craftspeople and practices they bring together.
photo: Silke Knetsch, ORIGINALE