Nikolett PETROVICS
Bread cloth
2017
cotton, woven pattern
Photo: SULYOK Miklós
Harminchármak - Petrovics Nikolett, vászonszövő
1993, Debrecen, linen weaver
She specialises in folk linen weaving and mostly . She uses the motifs of Hajdú-Bihar County most ofen, thus keeping the traditional patterns of the region alive. She combines traditional techniques with contemporary sewing patterns in her work. She draws inspiration for her designs from the patterns of old woven fabrics, albeit modifying them to some extent. She believes it is important to draw the attention of as many people as possible to the beauty of Hungarian folk art. She received the Junior Prima Award in 2017, and in 2018 the Masterpiece of Hungarian Crafsmanship award. In 2018 she received the title Young Master of Folk Art and the title Folk Crafsman, in 2021 she won the Young Master of the Year Award.
