Association "Panonke" Pančevo

Association "Panonke" Pančevo (Удружење грађана „Панонке” Панчево) is a citizens' association based in Pančevo, Serbia, dedicated to affirming women's creativity through the preservation and nurturing of old crafts and traditional handicraft techniques. Founded in 2008, the association studies the diversity of folklore motifs, traditional creativity and handicrafts of ethnic communities, combining them in the production of souvenirs, interior furnishings, clothing items and corporate gifts. It organizes training in weaving, felting, needle lace (nec), patchwork, sewing, gold embroidery, knitting and crocheting, holds exhibitions, participates in events, engages in humanitarian work, and actively takes part in seminars and round tables. The association collaborates with the National Employment Service (Pančevo branch), institutions working with vulnerable and at-risk groups, and other related organizations. Its work is supported by the City of Pančevo, the Secretariat for Public Services and Social Affairs, the Secretariat for Agriculture, Village and Rural Development, and the Secretariat for Economy, as well as the Embassy of the Kingdom of Norway in Serbia, the Provincial Government of Vojvodina, the Provincial Secretariat for Economy, Employment and Gender Equality, and the Provincial Secretariat for Health, Social Policy and Demography. Notable projects include "Traditional Banat Pattern" and "Licensing of Handicraft Workshops" in 2015, and participation in the UN Women project "ONAžnivanje" (implemented by the B92 Foundation and Smart kolektiv) in 2018. The association has exhibited at events such as the Paprikijada in Banatsko Brestovac, the Green Days music and ecology festival in Pančevo, the "Zdravo–Domaće–Prirodno" international fair in Zaječar, the "Štrudlijada" in Dolovo (winning first place for the most beautifully arranged stand in 2018), and the New Year's Bazaar in Pančevo. In 2018 it marked its tenth anniversary with the exhibition "Panonke – Guardians of Tradition" at the National Museum of Pančevo. The association remains active, with its official website listing activities through 2018 and copyright dated 2019.

The citizens' association "Panonke" was founded in 2008 in Pančevo with the aim of affirming women's creativity through the preservation and nurturing of old crafts and traditional handicraft techniques. It is located at Svetog Save Street 10 in Pančevo. The association studies the diversity of folklore motifs, traditional creativity and handicrafts of ethnic communities, combining them in the production of souvenirs, interior furnishings, clothing items and corporate gifts. It organizes training in weaving, felting, needle lace (nec), patchwork, sewing, gold embroidery, knitting and crocheting, holds exhibitions, participates in events, engages in humanitarian work, and actively takes part in seminars and round tables. It collaborates with the National Employment Service (Pančevo branch), institutions working with vulnerable and at-risk groups, and other related organizations. Its work is supported by the City of Pančevo, the Secretariat for Public Services and Social Affairs, the Secretariat for Agriculture, Village and Rural Development, and the Secretariat for Economy, as well as the Embassy of the Kingdom of Norway in Serbia, the Provincial Government of Vojvodina, the Provincial Secretariat for Economy, Employment and Gender Equality, and the Provincial Secretariat for Health, Social Policy and Demography. In 2015, the association implemented the projects "Traditional Banat Pattern" and "Licensing of Handicraft Workshops". In 2018, it participated in the UN Women project "ONAžnivanje" implemented by the B92 Foundation and Smart kolektiv. It has exhibited at the Paprikijada in Banatsko Brestovac, the Green Days music and ecology festival in Pančevo, and the "Zdravo–Domaće–Prirodno" international fair in Zaječar in 2015, the "Štrudlijada" in Dolovo in 2015 and 2018 (winning first place for the most beautifully arranged stand), the New Year's Bazaar in Pančevo in 2018, and other events. From 23 to 29 November 2015, it held a basic training course in needle lace technique, and in March 2018 it presented traditional techniques to the citizens of Pančevo during the Open Doors Week of the Pančevo Youth Center. From 19 April to 17 May of the same year, it held the exhibition "Panonke – Guardians of Tradition" in the ceremonial hall of the National Museum of Pančevo on the occasion of the association's tenth anniversary. In 2018, members appeared on the TV programs "Under the Same Roof", "Šarenica" and "Žikina Šarenica". The association continues to operate, with its official website listing activities through 2018 and copyright dated 2019.

• 2018

  Participated in UN Women project "ONAžnivanje" by B92 Foundation and Smart kolektiv.

• 2018

  Presented traditional techniques during Open Doors Week of Pančevo Youth Center in March.

• 2018

  Held exhibition "Panonke – Guardians of Tradition" at National Museum of Pančevo from 19 April to 17 May, marking 10th anniversary.

• 2018

  Won first place for most beautifully arranged stand at Štrudlijada in Dolovo.

• 2018

  Participated in 8th New Year's Bazaar in Pančevo and held workshop for children.

• 2018

  Appeared on TV programs "Under the Same Roof", "Šarenica" and "Žikina Šarenica".

• 2015

  Implemented projects "Traditional Banat Pattern" and "Licensing of Handicraft Workshops".

• 2015

  Held basic training in needle lace technique from 23 to 29 November.

• 2015

  Exhibited at Paprikijada in Banatsko Brestovac, Green Days festival in Pančevo, and "Zdravo–Domaće–Prirodno" fair in Zaječar.

• 2008

  Association founded in Pančevo.

Authentic, traditional, women-led craftsmanship from the Banat region, marketed as unique handmade souvenirs and gifts.

• Handmade souvenirs

  Authentic souvenirs combining traditional motifs from ethnic communities.

• Interior furnishings

  Handcrafted items for home decoration.

• Clothing items

  Garments featuring traditional techniques and motifs.

• Corporate gifts

  Business gifts made using traditional handicraft methods.

1. 1Почетна странаpanonke.rs
2. 2Удружење грађана „Панонке” Панчевоsr.wikipedia.org
3. 3Аssociation "Panonke" Pančevowikidata.org