Marieta & Sorin
HISTORY
Carrying on the family tradition of pottery that dates back to his grandfather, Sorin and his wife Marieta are among the best-known potters in Horezu.
In 2021, they were even designated as “living human treasures” by the Romanian Minister of Culture.
Their house is located at the very top of the village, on the edge of the fields. A room is set aside for their creations and their collection of antique pieces. It’s a true treasure trove of folk art dating back to the 1920s and created by Sorin’s grandfather.
To keep the tradition alive, Sorin and Marieta are already beginning to train their daughter. The next generation is thus assured.
HOREZU
Horezu is a village home to a community of about fifty artisans who handcraft traditional ceramics using methods that date back more than three hundred years. One example of this is the use of ox horn and a feather to glaze the pieces.
In 2012, Horezu pottery was recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization.
