Anja Musek

Biography: Anja Musek, a landscape architect by profession, managed her own business for several years, specializing in garden and park design. However, as she sought greater professional fulfillment and creative expression, she discovered the art of wet felting. Driven by a profound passion for the craft, she transitioned from landscape architecture to textile artistry, transforming her hobby into a full-time profession that seamlessly integrates creativity, craftsmanship, and artistic innovation. In pursuit of a dedicated creative space, Anja and her husband (a violin maker) acquired an old house in the medieval town center of Škofja Loka, Slovenia. This building now accommodates her workshop where she designs and produces her handcrafted creations. At the entrance into the building, she has established a showroom and retail space, offering visitors the opportunity to explore and purchase her felted designs. Under her brand AMUSE, Anja Musek specializes in the creation of high-quality, handcrafted fashion accessories and garments, including scarves, bags, jackets, and jewelry. Employing the technique of wet felting, she crafts each piece by hand, ensuring exceptional attention to detail and material integrity.

Location: Škofja Loka, Gorenjska, Slovenia

Relation to the area incomer

Occupation Crafts person in fibre and textile craftsartist

Materials Used Wool, silk, Linen, ramie, nettle, olive oil

She moved to Škofja Loka with her family around 2010 due to high housing prices in Ljubljana. She and her partner also saw Škofja Loka as a city of creators and artists.

Materials Description She works exclusively with natural fibers. As a base material, she primarily uses various types of wool, sourced from abroad, but also incorporates wool from indigenous Slovenian sheep breeds, though she notes that it is more difficult to obtain. In addition to wool, she enhances her creations with other natural fibers, such as silk, linen, ramie, and nettle, adding unique texture and depth to her designs. High-quality soap made from olive oil is also essential for her work, as it plays a crucial role in the felting process.

Type of involvement full-time paid job