Handmade in Brugge
Passionate and driven creators shape Bruges. They prove that crafts have a future and that Bruges craftsmanship sets the tone.
Craftsmanship defines the Bruges entrepreneurial landscape. Authentic creators who engage innovatively in their craft are eligible for the Handmade in Brugge label, a reliable seal of quality. You'll find them all in the guide to Handmade in Brugge. This publication puts artisanal workshops and stores on the map, and gives you a foothold for discovering Bruges crafts in all their glory.
Authentic Bruges craftsmanship
The Handmade in Brugge label recognises passionate and driven makers, who day after day add colour to Bruges with their craft:
- local and artisanal production
- featured in the guide Handmade in Brugge
- can be admired in the many Handmade stores or studios
- In the BRUSK museum shop, you’ll find a curated selection of Handmade in Brugge products, each one linked to one of the ongoing exhibitions
A unique Bruges souvenir
In September 2023, Handmade in Brugge launched a competition in which Bruges creators could submit a design for an up-and-coming Bruges souvenir. Out of more than 40 original entries, The Bruges Fourchette, a design by designer trio Nikolaas Pruuost & Nathalie Serfranckx (KinGin) and Björn Van Houtte (Oswalt), emerged as the winner. This (chip) fork shaped like the iconic Bruges Belfry is a handy gadget, made of stainless steel and is sold in pairs, because sharing is always more fun. The Bruges Fourchette was not only designed by Bruges creators. The production of the souvenir also takes place entirely on Bruges soil. So with this, you're bringing home a sustainable, local and ecologically responsible souvenir.
