We are grateful to everyone who has followed the development of the CREATResili project over the past nearly one and a half years. The project was implemented with the co-financing of the European Union, in cooperation with the Jahjaga Foundation, Pro Progressionne, MOME, and Hungary Helps Agency.
The creative design phase of the project has now concluded: six Kosovar seamstresses, joined by three creative designers, have completed the prototypes of the limited-edition CREATResili collection. In the summer of 2025, we reached a milestone: the CREATResili collection launched for sale on our Albanian partner Gjirafa’s online store, available in both Kosovo and Albania.
The CREATResili collection is more than fashion – it is a social cause and a symbol of women’s empowerment. Each piece carries a story of resilience, female strength, and the power of community. The project connects art, creativity, and economic opportunities, providing material support to women in disadvantaged situations in Pristina.
Three Hungarian artists – Annamária Kmetyó, Borbála Moravcsik, and Miriam Coulibaly – collaborated with the female seamstresses of Fortis Workshop in Kosovo to create this limited-edition collection. Every piece of the collection is:
- Crafted with care by experienced women,
- Made using local materials,
- Supporting the women who made it, with all proceeds going directly to them.
- Reveal Dress (designer: Annamária Kmetyó) – Every thread of this dress tells a story of new beginnings, symbolizing the transformation of vulnerability into strength.
- Wood Wool – Woven by Women (designer: Borbála Moravcsik) – A macramé vest and bag reflecting the harmony of nature, tradition, and women’s empowerment.
- Mirësia (designer: Miriam Coulibaly) – A large-pocket kimono with hand embroidery, symbolizing survival and hope.
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