✂️🧵 DMWC workshops “We Recycle and Weave with Damjan Ristovski – Traditional Costumes”
📅 23 &30 March | 🏫 SOU “Pero Nakov”, Kumanovo
Around 20 young participants — boys and girls — took part in the first workshop of 2026.Through a creative and hands-on process ♻️, they explored how old and discarded textiles can be transformed into new pieces with renewed value 👗. This inspiring workshop 🌟 marked the first step with our Kumanovo group 📍, as part of the preparations for the upcoming fashion show within Fashion Weekend.
The workshop focused on recycling as a sustainable practice 🌿 — reducing textile waste, reusing materials, and creating unique fashion pieces with environmental awareness 🌍✨.
A special emphasis was placed on weaving 🧶 as a traditional craft and an important part of cultural heritage. Through practical work, participants were introduced to the basics of weaving techniques, developing a sense of craftsmanship, patience, and creativity 👐.
This process not only reconnects young people with tradition, but also opens new possibilities for its contemporary application in
fashion design 👠.
🎉 These unique handmade creations will soon take the spotlight, telling their story on the runway.
DMWC Workshop: The First Layer of Creation – Underskirt ✂️🧵
📍 24 February & 27 March | SOU “Pero Nakov”, Kumanovo
📌 Mentors: Irina Tosheva & Professor Bjondina A. Ltifi
👩🎓👨🎓 A group of six dedicated students — both boys and girls — took their first important steps in the process of creating an underskirt, guided by their mentor and professor.
During the workshop, participants explored the technical foundations of underskirt construction, including precise measurements, thoughtful fabric selection, and essential sewing techniques.
Beyond developing practical skills, the session fostered teamwork, creativity, and attention to detail — all key elements in transforming an idea into a finished garment.
This workshop marks an important milestone in the students’ hands-on learning journey, as they continue to build their skills and confidence in preparation for presenting their own creations on the runway this October. ✨👗
✨🧵🪡 Statements from Participants –
Secondary School “Pero Nakov”, Kumanovo🎓🌱
🌿✨ Particularly encouraging is the fact that some participants are already prepared to build their future in the field of 👗 design and ♻️ the green agenda within the textile industry.
👩🎓👨🎓 Students from the Secondary School “Pero Nakov ” actively participated in practical and educational activities related to traditional crafts , weaving and textile skills, gaining new knowledge and hands-on experience that encouraged 🎨 creative thinking and 💡 an entrepreneurial mindset.
♻️🧶 They recognize training in recycling and reuse of materials as an opportunity for 🚀 professional development, as well as a personal contribution to 🌍 sustainable fashion, environmental protection, and the application of 🔄 circular economy principles.
🧵 DMWC Weaving Workshops | October 2025
📍 SOU “Gjorgje Petrov,” Prilep
♻️ "From Old Clothes to a Unique Fashion Piece"
✨ Transforming recycled materials into new clothing & fashion design
Workshops “Pattern Weaving” with Damjan Ristovski
📍 Kumanovo | September 22–23, 2025
🏫 S.O.U. “Pero Nakov” – Kumanovo
Weaving is an art that requires 🎯 patience, knowledge, and dedication.
The process includes several stages: warping, winding, threading, reed drawing, and weaving.
🔹 The first and most important phase – warping – is the foundation without which nothing can begin.
👵 In the past, women who mastered this skill were known as the true guardians of tradition.
🪡 The following steps, such as winding the warp and threading the yarn, are also essential parts of the process leading to the creation of the final woven piece.
Workshops in Kumanovo |
May 14 & 19, 2025
At the “Niko Nestor” Secondary School in Kumanovo, 25 young participants revived the ancient craft of weaving with recycled materials under , blending heritage, sustainability, and creative expression.
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🧶 At the “Niko Nestor” Secondary School in Kumanovo, weaving became more than just a craft — it was an expression of art, heritage, and heartfelt connection to our roots.
💫 Under the mentorship of Damjan Ristovski, 25 young participants created with passion and purpose, reviving the magic of the ancient Macedonian craft passed down from our grandmothers.
🌈 Working with recycled materials, colorful threads, and vibrant textiles, they wove unique fabrics filled with personal stories and cultural meaning.
🌱 This was more than a workshop — it was a step toward a sustainable future, a celebration of cultural preservation, and a call for young people to create with love and purpose.
