Along a narrow, cobbled street, a wall full of handmade baskets and bags unfolds, each with its own story. The scent of freshly woven reeds and the warm hues of natural fibres fill the air. Some baskets are simple and pure, others decorated with vibrant colours, patterns and playful details such as pompoms, beads or embroidered motifs.
The stacks and hangings create a mosaic of craft, in which the rhythm of handwork can be felt. Each piece bears the marks of the hands that made it, woven with care and patience in a timeless process. The round shapes, tight braids and unexpected combinations of materials give a sense of harmony and playfulness at the same time.
This is not just another shop, but a vibrant scene of tradition and creativity. The market floor reflects age-old techniques passed down from generation to generation, yet surprised again and again with new interpretations. Here, the practical meets the aesthetic: objects that not only serve, but also bring beauty to everyday life.
As passers-by stroll by, the eye catches something new each time, a pattern you didn't see before, a colour that lights up in the sun. This place is a celebration of craft, colour and culture, captured in one rich scene.
Each photograph is a doorway to another world.
Maybe a world you recognise, maybe one you only discover as soon as you look at it.
Sometimes they are fragments of a memory that never really existed, sometimes a feeling you can't put into words.
In my photography, I search for..
Read more…