MÌA Magazine
All about Artisan Culture, Heritage and Practice
The DIY Movement and the Shunning of Perfection
- Guest contribution by Hannah Gretscher
Open social media and you’re inundated with content of DIY projects, from textile to woodwork, ceramics, and everything in between. The trend for DIY arts and crafts has boomed, not least following the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic, however, it’s far from new.
Sparto
– the secret textile fibre of the Mediterranean
If you have an interest in natural fibres that hold the key to sustainable and eco-friendly textile production, then this topic is for you. We want to explore the origin of sparto and its processing, its journey throughout history, why it got widely forgotten, and if there are any benefits in bringing it back.
The Ceramic Art of Seminara - Ancient, Mystical & Divine
In Calabria, ceramic art has been highly valued since ancient times. This should not surprise us, as ceramics are among the most interesting products of a civilisation's material culture. In this article, we will take you on a journey through the little village of Seminara and its famous ceramics.
Nido di Seta -
A new approach to reviving Calabria’s silk industry
The Nido di Seta cooperative is a group of visionary entrepreneurs from San Floro in Calabria who are dedicated to sericulture. Their project goes far beyond this ancient cultural technique.
Silk - The Pride of Calabria
South Italy and sericulture are hardly ever associated with one another. Most of us have never heard of the famous Calabrian Silk. It took just three generations to forget this cultural heritage that had been recognised for its quality and elegance for half a millennium.