Presentation of the workshop: I am an artisan weaver based in a small village in Slavonia, Croatia, near Bizovac. In 2020, I set up the Ethno Tekstil weaving workshop with my own funds, driven by a passion for natural materials and respect for craft traditions.

Background and needs: In our village, sheep's wool has long been regarded as waste. After shearing, farmers disposed of the fleece, often by throwing it away or burying it. To restore value to this natural resource, I collect the wool, wash it by hand and card it using a small, traditional carding machine. I then use it to create scarves, rugs and aprons for local folk groups.

However, the carding process with my small carding machine, which only has two small rollers, is extremely slow. This limits my ability to prepare the wool and reduces the time I can devote to weaving and creating new pieces.

Campaign objective: I'm asking for your support to finance the purchase of an industrial carding machine. The amount required for this project is [give exact amount]. This budget covers the price of the carding machine, transport costs and my training to master this machine.

The impact of this purchase: Thanks to this industrial carding machine, equipped with several rollers, I'll be able to process wool more quickly and efficiently. Not only will this enable me to increase my production while improving quality, it will also allow me to devote more time to creating new pieces. By adding value to wool, a natural and previously neglected material, this initiative will contribute to a more circular and sustainable economy.

Rewards for contributors: In exchange for your support, I offer various rewards depending on your level of participation:

For a donation of €50: a skein of natural wool from my workshop.

For a donation of €100 : a hand-woven wool scarf.

For a donation of €250 : a weaving workshop in my workshop (10 hours), where you can learn the basics of weaving.

For a donation of €500: an introductory or advanced weaving course (24 hours).

Conclusion and call to action: Your contribution to this project is essential so that I can continue to develop a natural material and contribute to the preservation of traditional skills. Together, we can transform what was once considered a waste product into a precious resource for unique craft creations.

Thank you so much for your support and for helping to keep this craft heritage alive.