Norwegian Crafts and the Norwegian Embassy in Mexico will support duojárat Katarina Spik Skum and Pia Katarina Jannok in their participation in the 2025 edition of the textile and fashion event Original México, taking place from 14 to 17 November.

Katarina Spik Skum is a duojár and textile artist, educated at Sámi Allaskuvla in Guovdageaidnu. In addition to her formal training, she has inherited deep knowledge of Sámi craftsmanship from her family. Her work is rooted in traditional Sámi techniques, and she primarily uses natural materials, often including self-tanned reindeer skin. Based in Jokkmokk, she runs Duodje by KSS, where she creates both independent and collaborative pieces inspired by tradition, childhood memories, and contemporary themes.

Pia Katarina Jannok is a duojár based in Kárášjohka in Sápmi. She works with reindeer hide tanning in traditional Sámi techniques, a knowledge that has been passed down through generations. Jannok emphasises that she wants to preserve and carry on her heritage. Her craft is inspired by nature and culture, and where tradition meets the present.

About Original

Original is a cultural movement produced by Mexico’s Government, dedicated to create awareness about the value of artisanal work and collective creative rights. It seeks to promote the development of a new ethic in the relationships between artisan people, and their communities with the national and international design industry. Original is a response to the recurring plagiary from national and international labels to traditional symbols and designs from indigenous and mixed communities from Mexico. Each piece represents the cultural heritage that the communities have preserved for generations.

2025 marks the third year that Norwegian Crafts and the Norwegian Embassy in Mexico support Sámi makers in participating in Original:

2024: Ann-Sofie Kallok
2023: Ramona Salo