Tailors
Find out about the best Zagreb traditional artisans and craftsmen
At the back of IRKI’s story is Irena, a creative master of economics who has always wanted to make something for herself with her own hands, no matter if it’s clothing, decoration or accessories.
Ljiljana Stanko was born in a family for which could be claimed “that which the eyes see, the hands make”. Being exposed to sewing and various techniques of handicraft, she took interest in them from the early years of her life…
Nevenka Radočaj founded her hand weaving and souvenir production craft in Posavski Bregi at the address Katanci 1/16. She took a weaving course at the Ivanić Grad Open University and, having gained sufficient knowledge and experience she officially embarked upon a career path by opening a craft in 2010.
Fashion craft Dora has been managing to buck all kinds of trends since 1986 when it was opened by Mirjana Rubić. Today the craft is run by her daughter Dora who was actually named after the salon.
Tailor’s shop Jura has been successfully running in wider downtown Zagreb for two generations or since 1973 to be more precise. Tomislav Kuna is now in charge of the shop he took over from his father Juraj Kuna.
KRAVATA-ZAGREB has been operating more than 65 years and is the oldest tie production craft in Croatia. Josip Dubravica has been running the family craft for the past 35 years with the help and support of his entire family and two employed tailors. In addition to their original shop in 13 Radićeva Street, their tie salon is
Đurđica Vorkapić, a fashion designer and innovator, started Hippy Garden sixteen years ago, when there were only a handful of similar designers on the market. Not conforming to stereotypes, audacious in her creativity, and always in the mood to explore, she makes collections that are recognized in Croatia and worldwide.
Ethno workshop Čehulić was founded in 2004 with the aim of preserving textile manufacturing and the weaving technique of Turopolje and Vukomeričke Gorice. It was founded by Vlado Čehulić, who’s a tradition enthusiast.
Standing out with its usage of ethnic motifs from Croatian history, the boutique at Ilica 49 has been attracting domestic and foreign customers with a combination of the modern and the traditional since its opening.