Marieta & Sorin
HISTORY
Carrying on the family tradition of pottery that dates back to his grandfather, Sorin and his wife Marieta are among Horezu's best-known potters.
In 2021, the Romanian Minister of Culture even designated them as a Living Human Treasure.
Their house is at the very top of the village, on the edge of the fields. One room is set aside for their creations and their collection of antique pieces. It’s a real treasure trove of folk art dating back to the 1920s and made by Sorin’s grandfather.
To keep the tradition alive, Sorin and Marieta are already training their daughter. The next generation is thus assured.
HOREZU
Horezu is a village home to a community of about fifty artisans who produce traditional ceramics using methods that date back over three hundred years. One example is the use of ox horn and a feather to glaze the pieces.
In 2012, Horezu pottery was recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
