Can Artisans Save the World? | Screening “Handmade Future”

Discover HANDMADE FUTURE: a film screening celebrating global artisans, sustainable trade, and heritage crafts. This event is organized by Indikon Shop Watch The Official Trailer Here HANDMADE FUTURE is an award winning film that follows artisans in six countries protecting heritage, confronting complex middlemen, and advancing responsible trade. They push back against fast, cheap production to quietly restore a frayed world through beauty and human connection. Kirsten and Brandon Dickerson (founders of A&N) are at the helm of HANDMADE FUTURE. Kirsten is the Director, Brandon the Director of Photography, and both are Producers. Their partnership as filmmakers ensures the blend of creative storytelling and visionary leadership, grounded in decades of experience in both film and social impact initiatives involving artisans and people living on the margins of our global community. Tickets: 10 euros | Members of The Nine 15 euros | Members of the Public All ticket proceeds from this screening will directly support The Artisan Fund, a charity and nonprofit arm of Artist & Nomad dedicated to helping local artisan businesses thrive. The fund provides mentorship, design consultation, and small grants to combat exploitation, preserve heritage crafts, and create sustainable futures for the maker communities featured in Handmade Future. Meet the Artisans of Handmade Future Discover the extraordinary artisans featured in Handmade Future, a documentary by Kirsten Dickerson exploring the power of traditional craftsmanship, cultural heritage and sustainable production. From Moroccan weaving cooperatives to Indian textile printers, Kenyan craft collectives and Mexican family workshops, these artisans are preserving generations of knowledge while reimagining the future of handmade production. Meet the makers behind the film, discover their crafts and explore how you can support their work directly. 1) THE ANOU - MOROCCO An award-winning, artisan-owned cooperative bringing together over 600 makers across Morocco. The Anou supports independent artisans through direct trade, transparent pricing and opportunities to preserve traditional textile craftsmanship. Crafts: Hand-knotted rugs, handloomed flatweaves and traditional textiles. Featured artisans: Naima, Malika, Brahim, Khadija, Kenza, Rachida and the women of Numedia Association. 2) STUDIO BAGRU & ANAPRINTA STUDIO — INDIA Based in Rajasthan, Studio Bagru collaborates with designers to bring traditional Indian textile-printing techniques into contemporary design. Anaprinta Studio, led by Anup and his family, also celebrates the region's craftsmanship through printing, dyeing and artisan-led experiences. Crafts: Traditional block printing, natural dyeing, indigo textiles, embroidery and handwoven fabrics. Featured artisans: Sushila, Anup, Damodar, Shyam, Ratan and Monika. 3) ANCHOR LEATHER + CRAFTS - KENYA A female-owned Kenyan craft business dedicated to bringing African craftsmanship to an international audience. Through sustainable production and high-quality handmade objects, Anchor supports meaningful employment opportunities for women, young people and skilled artisans. Crafts: Handwoven textiles, basketry, brass jewellery, leather bags, ceramics and recycled glass. Featured artisans: Isabell, Charles, Simon, Peter and the Anchor Craft workshop team. 4) CASA VIVIANA - MEXICO A family-run candle-making workshop in Oaxaca, where the art of handmade beeswax candles has been passed down through more than five generations. Led by master candle maker Doña Viviana, the family creates elaborate ceremonial candles alongside contemporary designs. Crafts: Hand-poured beeswax candles, natural dyes and decorative wax flowers. Featured artisans: Bibiana, Guillermina and Ana Paula. 5) SUNHOUSE CRAFT - USA Founded by artist and maker Cynthia Main in Kentucky, Sunhouse Craft is a women-owned studio specialising in small-batch, land-based craftsmanship. Its work combines traditional woodworking techniques, natural materials and timeless functional design. Crafts: Handmade brooms, dustpans and wooden homewares. Featured artisans: Cynthia, Doug and the Sunhouse Craft team. 6) HADITHI CRAFTS - KENYA A social enterprise connecting more than 1,900 artisans in southeastern Kenya with markets for their handmade products. By supporting traditional crafts, Hadithi creates alternative sources of income that help reduce pressure on local forests and wildlife. Crafts: Sisal and palm baskets, Maasai beadwork, woven placemats and sewn animals. Featured artisans: Lore, Judith and the women of NEEMA Weaving Cooperative. 7) IRFAN MARBLE INLAY SUDIO - INDIA Located in historic Agra, Irfan's workshop preserves the intricate art of marble inlay, a craft associated with the construction of the Taj Mahal. Irfan and his team create elaborate floral, geometric and decorative designs using marble and semi-precious stones. Crafts: Marble-inlaid boxes, bowls, plates, tables, frames and decorative objects. Featured artisans: Irfan, Sharik, Tahir and the workshop artisans. 8) BIA BEGUUG - MEXICO A family-run Zapotec weaving studio in Mitla, Oaxaca, led by master weaver Arturo Hernandez. Combining locally sourced wool and cotton with traditional wooden looms, backstrap weaving and natural dyes, the family creates textiles that bridge ancestral techniques and contemporary design. Crafts: Handwoven clothing, wool and cotton textiles and home décor. Featured artisans: Arturo, Martin and Angel Hernandez. 9) CELIA BIRCHALL STUDIO - ENGLAND Based in the Cotswolds, Celia Birchall is a slow-fashion designer creating made-to-order clothing from natural fabrics, including Irish linen and British wool. Her work blends practical countryside influences with contemporary silhouettes, prioritising durability and thoughtful production. Crafts: Bespoke clothing, waistcoats, jackets, trousers, bags and bridal pieces. Featured artisan: Celia Birchall. About the facilitator Radhika Singh is a former trade and competition lawyer, she founded Indikon in 2021 as a textile studio exploring where her Indian heritage meets her husband’s Greek traditions. The studio makes textiles for you and your home using traditional Indian craft techniques with designs inspired by Greece. Indikon soon grew into a wider mission: to preserve cultural heritage and use craft as a force for social change. After several pop-ups, she opened Indikon’s flagship store in Brussels in 2024. Indikon Today The Brussels store is home to Indikon’s own house brand, alongside a curated selection of brands from Afghanistan, Greece, India, Kenya, Mali, Mexico, Portugal and Syria. Each shares Indikon’s values: preserving traditional craftsmanship, working with women artisans and creating social impact. For Radhika, the store is more than a shop. It’s a meeting place for community and cross-cultural exchange, where she regularly hosts talks and events that bring entrepreneurs together, share sustainable practices and explore how conscious consumers can help drive change.