Elien Haentjens
Valuing cultural heritage
For this interview, ENCATC spoke with Elien Haentjens, the creator of Joias, a project-based brand focused on handmade pieces, that brings together Brazilian artisans and Belgian designers. In this “exuberant cultural dialogue”, Elien Haentjens found an opportunity to connect people, stories and cultural traditions, from Europe to South America.