Many people wonder why handmade items are sometimes more expensive than what we find in stores. Expensive or not, a handcrafted object remains something that has been worked on with the soul and effort,
and you'll be unique and special anytime.
NL Hat Association - NL Hat Association (Netherlands):
Today we introduce you to a new member:
Doina Miculescu Tomeci and her brand “Donia Star”
In the spring of 2022, Donia became a member of NHV (Dutch Hat Association).
She is a Belgian artist designer and jurnalist born in Romania.
More than 10 years ago, Donia moved to Flanders, Belgium, where she followed her Belgian husband.
After studying Dutch, she followed courses in clothing design.
She was particularly drawn to the classic creative style of hats and fascinators, as well as natural silk flowers and luxurious accessories made with traditional tools and by hand.
Her brand "Donia Star" was registered in Belgium in 2018, when she chose to produce everything in Flanders, from high-quality natural, ecological or recyclable materials.
Her handmade products have a unique design with high artistic value and exceptional quality.
Donia is a member of the Belgian Art Platform for exclusively Belgian artists and art galleries from Belgium and the NL Hat Association Netherlands.
She was invited to exhibit her works in various international exhibitions and art fairs.