Amore Teodore, also known as Ewa Rakiel — an ethnologist by training and an instructor of artistic crafts (Folk University in Wola Sękowa). For years, I have been developing my passion for traditional craftsmanship, learning various techniques from masters in their respective fields. Over time, from a wide range of interests, one leading passion emerged—embroidery. My journey with this technique began 15 years ago. For two years, I studied under Maria Suwała, a master of embroidery and lace from the Podkarpacie region.

The style of my work goes beyond place of origin, residence, or the tradition associated with my teacher. In my practice, I focus on small forms—flowers that would traditionally appear on table linens instead find their place on tiny earrings and delicate pendants. I draw inspiration from the natural world, yet animals and plants in my embroidery often take on fairy-tale-like stylizations. I aim to transform traditional craft into colorful, appealing, and functional objects. These include brooches, earrings, and pendants, embroidered and embellished with appliqué techniques and fine beads. Through them, I introduce the beauty of traditional craftsmanship into a world filled with mass-produced, low-quality items.

For my work, I have received distinctions in competitions organized by the Ethnographic Museum in Wrocław: in 2021, an honorable mention in the Etnolifestyle competition, and in 2022, an honorable mention in the #wielkaMOCcompetition.