Еснаф – сака да го промени светот на занаетчиите во Македонија

Еснаф ја сочинува група занаетчии, ентузијасти, вклучително и лица од ранливи категории, од тинејџери па се до пензионери, љубители на креативната рачна изработка, каде секое парче, дело раскажува приказна на креативец. Основачот на Еснаф, Изабела Соколовска, вели друштвото сака да го промени светот на занаетчиите во Македонија, и упорно работи на проширувањето на можностите со планови за отворање продавница и во Мелбурн, проект поддржан и од Стефани Таскова од Обединета Македонска Дијаспора.

A colourful selection of just some of the crafts created by artisans of ESNAF in Macedonia. Source: ESNAF

Some of the handcrafts by artisans of Esnaf in Macedonia. Source: ESNAF

As an association which aims to improve the employment opportunities for both traditional and contemporary artisans of Macedonia, ESNAF has its sights set on setting up shop in Melbourne and bringing the meticulously crafted works of these creatives to the locals.

Handmade decorative pieces by artisans of Esnaf in Macedonia. Source: Esnaf

Founder of ESNAF, Isabela Sokolovska, says the association cares particularly for disadvantaged artisans who would otherwise have very limited outlets for their work.

Relief work by artisans of Esnaf in Macedonia. Source: Esnaf

Artisans include teenagers, disadvantaged women and even pensioners, dedicated to their craft.

Hand crafted earrings by artisans of Esnaf in Macedonia. Source: Esnaf

The Association of Macedonian Artisans ESNAF has over 240 members with a strong online presence.

Knitted woollen socks by artisans of ESNAF in Macedonia. Source: Esnaf

Stefani Taskova, leader Generation M at the United Macedonian Diaspora in Melbourne, says she fully supports ESNAF's philosophy of supporting disadvantaged artists under the one umbrella, who struggle for visibility in the open market place as individual traders.

Creative piece by ESNAF artisans in Macedonia. Source: Esnaf

Both well-known traditional craftsmen and contemporary artisans receive no government assistance and rely heavily on Esnaf to provide access to international markets.

Floor lamp by ESNAF artisans in Macedonia. Source: Esnaf

The word 'Esnaf' is a Turkish word which means "guild" or "corporation" ( Wikipedia)

Hand knitted booties and coasters by talented artisans of ESNAF. Source: Esnaf

Isabela Sokolovska, Founder of ESNAF, association of Macedonian artisans.

Isabela Sokolovska, founder of ESNAF. Source: Esnaf