Our Mission
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RIBISLI is a young and social enterprise that transfers the art of traditional needlework into contemporary forms along the principles of social responsibility and sustainability. 

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We feel honored to greet some of the very best Hungarian Lace & Embroidery men & women in our team. Besides offering them fair wages we also try to arrange work in small communities and provide not only a great opportunity to share knowledge or inspire others but also a chance for more social recognition, higher self-esteem  and rich social life.   

RIBISLI, a Hungarian company, takes pride in embroidery, crochet and other needlework techniques that are still thriving traditions all around the world and represent a beloved pastime for many.

Meet the extraordinary men & women who make RIBISLI Linen & Lace!

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Our Team

Women with inspiration & commitment

The RIBISLI women master hand crochet, lace, embroidery, or do any kind of needlework to an exceptionally high level. They have a rather diverse backgrounds: peasant women with much free time in the winter, grandmothers and young mothers, women from rural, poor villages to highly educated academic women in cities who are all  determined to keep old female knowledge and values  alive.

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    Kitty Aal

    OWNER - MANAGING DIRECTOR

    In 2011, my mother laid the foundation for this company with a vision rooted in integrity, artistry, and purpose. She believed deeply in the value of craftsmanship and the importance of keeping traditional skills alive in a fast-moving world. In 2024, she entrusted me with continuing this legacy. I carry her vision forward with pride and with my own dedication to preserving the values we both hold dear.

    I believe in the power of human hands, the beauty of tradition, and the strength of communities. In a world where everything changes rapidly, and objects are often seen as mere passing trends, I choose the timeless—craftsmanship, heritage, and the connections that create true value.

    For me, this is not just a business; it is a mission. I want to ensure that artisanal knowledge not only survives but regains the appreciation it deserves. I believe that handmade objects are not just beautiful; they carry stories and serve as a bridge between the past and the future.

    Sustainability, to me, is not only about materials but also about people, culture, and passing on knowledge and values that should not be lost. My company is dedicated to conscious, value-driven creation—where every stitch, every weave, and every small detail is crafted with heart and respect, preserving the memories of the past and the hope of the future.

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    Andrea Nagy

    RESORATION EXPERT

    The inspiration to join RIBISLI came from my grandmothers. Sunken deep into their thoughts they both handcrafted hours and hours every day. The textiles which they made with great dedication had to survive the test of time, were much appreciated and highly prized, all in opposite to our present “single use and throw away’ society.

    Since my childhood I have lived in several countries and I am convinced that these needle work skills and the rich folklore traditions which are still alive in Hungary do represent a real treasure for the future. By founding RIBISLI I make an attempt to give support and my reverence to women with such extraordinary knowledge.

    I am also convinced that only companies which strive for harmony between commercial and social interests can become successful in the long term.

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    Samia Brock

    DUTCH ADVISOR 

    Nothing gives me more pleasure than seeing a completed piece of needlework. I experienced that feeling already at a young age when I went to a Steiner grammar school in Germany. We learned to make all sorts of things by hand, let it be knitting, sewing, basket weaving and working on a farm or in a garden. I do not only see a product, I also realize there are people behind it who put their love, time and expertise in making it. That’s why I pay much respect to quality handmade products.  RIBISLI gives me the chance to promote the special value of female handcraft.

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    Szilvia Hunyadvári

    GRAPHIC DESIGN – LOGO - PACKAGING

    I like regular forms and systems in certain patterns, but they will only be living if there is something irregular, surprising in them, just like in nature. This is the reason why Gropius (father of the Bauhaus style) has inspired me so much, when I read his book “Unity and diversity, diversity and unity, or in other words military uniforms contra folklore clothing.”

    I have an approach to the tasks and challenges in my life that boils down to flexibility, humor, thoughtfulness and playfulness. We, designers, must feel extra responsibility, that’s why I opted for the following motto regarding my professional work: “Beware! The packaging will someday be opened!”

Our Artisans

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  • An elderly woman with curly gray hair and glasses, wearing a light blue shirt, threading a needle.
  • A woman sitting at a wooden table with art supplies, holding a paintbrush in front of a portrait drawing, smiling at the camera. There are colored pencils and a watercolor palette on the table, with a plant to the side.
  • An elderly woman with short, curly brown hair looking down at a cross-stitch embroidery of a lion. She is standing in a kitchen or dining area with wooden cabinets, decorative plates, and small ornaments on shelves in the background. There are flowers in vases on a table to her left.
  • An elderly woman with short gray hair, wearing a blue sweater, is sitting on a bed and looking at a decorative fabric with a red and black floral pattern. Behind her, there is a window with sheer white curtains and embroidered red and black floral designs, a bedside table with a blue lamp, and some decorative dried plants.
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Contact Us
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We receive orders from all over the world. Feel free to contact us with confidence!