The project aims to benefit the artisans of the bazaar by engaging them as trainers, recruiting young artisans for internships and employment, and selling their products to an increased number of visitors.
The project is offering training programmes in production of carpets, rugs, copper works, embroidery, knitting, sewing, sewing folk costumes, fabric weaving, and training on entrepreneurship for young people interested in becoming artisans — with a focus on transmitting cultural and craft works to the next generation.
In addition to training and employment opportunities, the project is also planning to promote the products produced by trainees and display them at events. This will help to increase exposure for the artisans and potentially increase sales.
The project plans to increase the number of visitors to the National Museums in Kruja through attraction events for both local people and international tourists. This will not only benefit the artisans, but also the local economy as a whole.
Lastly, local women living in the Castle area will benefit from presenting their local products at two events — ensuring that everyone in the community has the opportunity to benefit from the project.
Establishing an artisan classroom
The project is preparing a classroom, equipped with looms, sewing machines, sets of copper object production tools, and wood carving equipment. The aim is provision of training for new artisans.
Reviving the cultural life in the city of Kruja
Six cultural events are planned to be organised through the project’s life. An event was held on 28th November 2022 for Independence Day, and another event was held on 18th December 2022 in the eve of the December festivities.
The project expects to organise another event for the summer on 14th March 2023, a Food Fair in May and June, and the TID Day in September 2023. People from the city, visitors from Tirana, and foreign tourists have attended and will attend these events.