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Horlyne joins the Michelangelo Foundation’s prestigious Homo Faber Guide

22
Jan 2025
Horlyne joins the Michelangelo Foundation’s prestigious Homo Faber Guide

I’m proud to announce that Horlyne is joining Homo Faber, an emblematic initiative of the Michelangelo Foundation for Creativity and Craftsmanship, dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of craft skills worldwide.

We are honored to be part of this prestigious community of craftsmen and companies working to perpetuate and develop artisan know-how.

This recognition testifies to our commitment to the excellence of our crafts while creating unique conditions for sharing and development, so that our craftsmen can accompany our customers in the realization of their exceptional projects.

Zian Kighelman, CEO

The Michelangelo Foundation: preserving and promoting craftsmanship

Created to celebrate and preserve excellence in craftsmanship, the Michelangelo Foundation is a key player in the international promotion of fine crafts. Its main objective is to guarantee the durability of ancestral techniques, while encouraging innovation and sharing between craftsmen, designers and enthusiasts of beautiful creations. The foundation highlights the talent of craftsmen and their essential role in transmitting a living cultural heritage.

The Homo Faber Guide: a tribute to craft and craftsmanship

The Homo Faber Guide embodies the spirit of this foundation. More than just a directory, it’s a cultural movement that celebrates excellence in craftsmanship through a rigorous selection of artisans, workshops and companies renowned for their exceptional know-how. The guide highlights rare traditional techniques, precise gestures and boundless creativity, ensuring that these crafts continue to thrive and shine internationally.


To be part of this prestigious guide is to join an exclusive community that values craftsmanship, respect for materials and a love of meticulous workmanship. It’s also a unique opportunity to take part in major craft events organized by the foundation.

Recognition for Horlyne and its arts and crafts

For Horlyne, this recognition is a consecration. It testifies to the excellence of the crafts practised within the company, particularly in the fields of watchmaking and jewelry, with specialities such as gem-setting, guilloché and manual metal decoration. These techniques, combining precision and creativity, are at the heart of Horlyne’s values: passing on unique know-how, supporting customers in exceptional projects and perpetuating traditions of excellence.

By joining the Homo Faber Guide, Horlyne has positioned itself among the major players in the international arts and crafts sector. This recognition enhances the visibility of the company and its professions, while opening the door to new opportunities for collaboration and exchange.