TANNORIA is an international collaboration project reconnecting historical tanning heritage with sustainability, creativity and community innovation.
About the Project
At a time of profound transition in Europe, TANNORIA repositions historic leather tanning heritage not as a relic of the past, but as a living practice — bridging artisans, artists, and communities across borders.
Key Objectives
Preserve traditional tanning techniques, tools and spaces.
Promote artistic creation and circulation across Europe.
Foster sustainable practices and circular design principles.
Engage youth, artisans and elders in shared learning.
Bring historic tannery sites back as community spaces.
Consortium Partners
Municipality of Alcanena
Coordinator
Municipality of Allariz
Beneficiary
Schoenenkwartier
Beneficiary
Portuguese Leather Assoc.
Associated
Featured Events
Spring 2026 - Waalwijk, NL
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Apply for funding, attend our events, or join the conversation around sustainable heritage and creative practice.
Heritage Revival through Arts, Innovation and Ecology — an international European collaboration reconnecting tanning heritage with sustainability and creativity..