As reported by turistickeprice.hr, the jubilee tenth competition application for the Krk souvenirs “Gift from Krk”, announced by the Tourist Board of the City of Krk, has ended. The focus of the competition was on the cultural and tourist values of the town and the island of Krk, with an emphasis on accepting creative challenges inspired by the island’s natural heritage. A record of 39 proposals was received, 21 producers and authors from all over Croatia, of which 16 were selected, which met the tender criteria.
”Gift from Krk” Official Banner – Krk Tourist Board
Namely, the souvenir, as a kind of present of the town and the island of Krk, is a reflection of the continuity of its artistic, cultural, cultural-historical, or cultural heritage, i.e., it presents its tangible, intangible, or natural heritage in various ways.
The very thematic dimension of this year’s competition is motivated primarily by one of the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic, which is reflected in the return to nature and which, among many other benefits, has the potential to stimulate creativity and encourage the creation, as evidenced by several newly selected souvenirs.
Tenth Gift from Krk – selected souvenirs
- Alen Mrakovčić: Golden drops of the island – 100 ml, extra virgin olive oil with the addition of edible golden leaves
- Andrea Marhofer: Hand-painted wooden magnets
- Blanka Petric (Craft for making unique ceramics Atelijer Cambun): Thunderbolt flowers, ceramic bracelet with margarine motif
- Blanka Petric (Craft for making unique ceramics Atelijer Cambun): Thunderbolt flowers, ceramic necklace with margarine motif
- Blanka Petric (Craft for making unique ceramics Atelijer Cambun): Thunderbolt flowers, ceramic brooch with margarine motif
- Jasminka Gršković (OPG Gršković Jasminka): Handmade balls made of Krk sheep wool for dryer and washing machine
- Katica Orlovčić: Kamižot, a decorative ceramic vessel inspired by Krk folk costumes
- Ivica Lukarić (Craft for making advertisements and engraving Konto): Six-sided well from Vela place, decorative jewelry box made of laser-engraved plywood
- Ljubica Marević: Cotton men’s short-sleeved T-shirt with an applied portrait of Antonio Udine Burbur – the last speaker of the February language
- Ljubica Marević: Cotton women’s T-shirt with appliqué text Antonio Udina Burbur – name and surname of the last speaker of the February language
- Mirela Rušin Kokotović and Andrijana Fiorentin Rušin (Craft for Lavandin Services): Big soapy greeting from Krk, gift package with natural soaps
- Monika Kovač (Anagraf d.o.o. – KuSshh Plantation): KuSshh, a line of natural cosmetics for facial care
- Smiljka Franjić and Kristina Ladika: Immortelle – immortelle, set of brass jewelry (earrings, bracelet, and necklace) inspired by immortelle flower
- Zvjezdana Depikolzvane (Craft for production and trade Piccola Stella): Krk hammer, decorative ceramic vessel
- Zvjezdana Depikolzvane (Craft for production and trade Piccola Stella): Noble periscope (Pinna nobilis), decorative ceramic tray
- Zvjezdana Depikolzvane (Craft for production and trade Piccola Stella): Empty (ram), decorative ceramic vessel
Alen Mrakovčić: The Golden Drops of the Island (Krk Tourist Board)
Andrea Marhofer, Hand-painted wooden magnets (Krk Tourist Board)
Blanka Petric, Gromača roses – ceramic bracelet with margarine motif (Krk Tourist Board)
Ljubica Marević, Cotton men’s T-shirt – Burbur (Krk Tourist Board)
Monika Kovač (Anagraf d.o.o.), KuSshh – a line of natural cosmetics (Krk Tourist Board)
In the selection of souvenir proposals received during February and March, along with the director of the Krk Tourist Board Ivana Kovačić, the Commission, consisting of Dino Jakovljević, as president, and members Lucija Morić and Igor Gržetić, invested their efforts and expertise.
Considering all the Krk souvenirs selected so far, which are distinguished from the rest of the offer by originality, authenticity, thoughtful concept, and perhaps most of all the quality of workmanship, the people of Krk and their guests have at their disposal a whole range of works of art, various decorative and/or useful objects. and interesting publications, which are also presented through the digital catalog available from the following link.
The new Krk souvenirs will be awarded a recognizable stamp with a prominent bilingual motto Dar from Krk and will be included in a digital bilingual catalog that combines the entire certified souvenir offer in one place, with a photo and contact information of the manufacturer/author.
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