I’m Judit Szaniszló, a felt maker. I started building my family enterprise 15 years ago, which I have lovingly cared for ever since. I gained my expertise through various courses. In the meantime, my daughter, Csenge has also learned the tricks of the profession, so we are already two at the core of the family business. We share the tasks. Both of us do artwork, but besides this, I mainly design new models, I dye silks, silk fibres and wool, while Csenge is responsible for social media interfaces.

Felt for me is both painting and sculpture. The little work desk that I started with quickly became a full workshop where I try to make unique women’s clothing (hats, scarves, shawls, skirts, dresses, coats) that brings out the warmth of the soul. I am attempting to revive this old material while also keeping it's natural feel. What I am trying to achieve is to make coats that are more than coats, and stoles that are more than stoles. I do not just want to keep people’s arms and backs warm, I want to give something more. I dye the wool and silk myself. I combine the finest merino wool with natural silk, silk fiber, beads, and various textiles. I always try to make longlasting products - simultaneously shaping the material, the form and the texture. The birth of each piece of clothing is a unique event – they touch the heart because each have their own soul.

Exhibitions

2007. - Lélek-melegítő – Hajdúszoboszló
2011. - Ethnographic Museum - Élő Népművészet
2011. - XV. National Folk Art Exhibition
2012 - Százhalombatta – "Holidays and weekdays"
2013 - Festival of Folk Arts
2017 - Kecskemét – "Nemzedékek nemezei"
2018 - Műcsarnok – "KézMűRemek"
2018 - Hungexpo – "Magyar Kézműves Remek"
2019 - Napkelettől napnyugatig - International Felt Exhibition – Pesti Vigadó
2020 - XVII. National Folk Art Exhibition – Békéscsaba

Tv appearances

2010. Duna Tv - Etnoklub (HUN) Könczei Árpád - Szokolay Dongó Balázs, Rackajam
2016. Családbarát (HUN)

Fashion Shows

2011 Spring Market – Vörösmarty Square
2011 Festival of Folk Arts
2012 Tavaszi Vásár – Vörösmarty square
2014 Festival of Folk Arts - Buda Castle
2016 Festival of Folk Arts - Buda Castle
2016 Christmas Fair - Vörösmarty square 
2017 Festival of Folk Arts – Buda Castle
2018 Balassi Intitute

Awards:

2010. National Textile Competition and Exhibition - special prize
2011 XV. National Folk Art Exhibition - Gold Diploma
2018 Hungarian Handcraft Master Title - Hungexpo
2020 National Textil Competition  - I. prize – Békéscsaba