COMMHERITOUR Project Workshops Hosted at the Science and Technology Park

Within the framework of the project “Community-Based Models for the Sustainable Valorization of Craftsmanship in the Field of Cultural Heritage to Enhance the Economic and Tourism Performance of Remote Areas in the Danube Region – COMMHERITOUR”, two workshops were held on May 26 and 27, 2025, at the premises of the Science and Technology Park in Novi Sad.

During the first workshop held on May 26, 2025, Katarina Nikolić, PhD, from the Academy of Technical and Artistic Professional Studies in Belgrade conducted a lecture titled “The History and Tradition of Stapar Kilim Weaving.” She highlighted that the tradition of Stapar kilim weaving has lasted for over two centuries. Her presentation also explored the motifs characteristic of these kilims and how they can be reinterpreted in a contemporary context. On the following day, at the second workshop, she delivered a lecture dedicated specifically to the motifs of Stapar kilims.

Following the workshops, professors from the Academy of Technical and Art Vocational Studies in Belgrade conducted a practical meeting together with their students, pupils from the “Bogdan Šuput” School of Design in Novi Sad, as well as other workshops participants, on the topic: “Techniques of Transposing and Creating Simple Patterns Inspired by Traditional Motifs”.

The workshops were coordinated by members of the project team from Fund for European Affairs and Development of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina, as part of a pilot initiative titled “Reviving Traditional Carpet Patterns by Involving Local Youth and Professionals in Creating New Product Designs.”

COMMHERITOUR project focuses on fostering socio-economic development through cultural heritage, culture, and tourism. Its main objective is to strengthen the promotion of cultural heritage in the Danube Region, especially in areas struggling with sustainability issues and the underuse of their development potential.

The total project value amounts to €2,143,192.60, with €1,714,554.08 funded through a grant.