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NORKI — A French House
of Rare Craftsmanship

In August 2023, Norki was honored to receive the prestigious Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (EPV) label, a distinction awarded by the French State to companies embodying exceptional craftsmanship and the preservation of rare artisanal skills.

This recognition celebrates Norki's mastery of fur couture techniques, an ancestral art of assembling hides and furs with extraordinary precision. Today, only a handful of Houses in France – and indeed in the world – still possess and perpetuate this remarkable expertise.

Within our workshop, every creation begins with a profound respect for the material. Preciousness, creativity, and excellence guide each gesture, each cut, and each assembly.

At the heart of our Maison, our artisans work with patience and mastery to transform noble materials into exceptional pieces of interior decoration – objects conceived with the spirit of haute couture and crafted to stand the test of time.

Selection of colored hides and furs in the Norki workshop

EPV Label –
The Excellence of French Craftsmanship

The Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (EPV) label is a prestigious distinction awarded by the French government to companies that demonstrate exceptional artisanal or industrial expertise.

Combining tradition with modern techniques, the EPV label is both a national mark of recognition and a powerful driver of economic development for companies committed to excellence.

Awarded for a period of five years, the EPV label certifies:

the exceptional quality of our products and services,
our commitment to preserving and promoting a unique cultural and technical heritage,
our dedication to transmitting rare know-how and traditional expertise to future generations,
our active approach to corporate social responsibility: including responsible sourcing of raw materials, training and mentoring young professionals, patronage initiatives, strong supplier relationships, and gender equality...

Living Heritage Company diploma awarded to Norki

Sonia Linard - President of the EPV Excellence Network Grand Est

Since May 2024, our founder, Sonia Linard, has been elected President of the EPV Excellence Network Grand Est.

This association represents and advocates for the interests of 130 EPV (Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant) companies across the Grand Est region.

It is also part of the National Excellence Network, which brings together 12 regional associations across France.

The EPV Excellence Network Grand Est focuses on three key missions:

Representing and defending the interests of regional EPV companies at the national level;

Building strategic partnerships with local economic and institutional stakeholders, including the Grand Est Region, Chambres de Métiers et de l'Artisanat (CMA), and Chambres de Commerce et d'Industrie (CCI);

Promoting and showcasing the exceptional skills and expertise of the 130 companies to the public, media, and business community.

Through these efforts, the network strengthens the visibility and recognition of Grand Est's artisanal and industrial excellence while supporting the growth and development of EPV-certified companies.

Being President of the EPV Excellence Network Grand Est is both a great honour and a responsibility that I embrace with enthusiasm and dedication.

I am proud to represent the 130 companies that make up our network, and I am deeply committed to promoting their expertise and defending their interests every day.

Sonia Linard

NORKI: Awarded the Prestigious "Artisan d’Art" Label

The year 2026 marks a significant new milestone for our House: NORKI has been officially awarded the Artisan d’Art (Fine Art Craftsman) label by the Alsace Chamber of Trades and Crafts (Chambre de Métiers d'Alsace).

Being recognized as a master of art crafts is a true crowning achievement of our expertise, creativity, and the rigorous technical mastery inherent to high-end craftsmanship. This distinction highlights the unique skills of our workshop and strengthens our credibility among the most discerning collectors and interior designers worldwide.

In accordance with the French Craft Code (Article L212-2), this title certifies our commitment to an activity of creation and transformation defined by the mastery of ancestral techniques and a constant artistic contribution. At NORKI, the Artisan d’Art blends technical skill with tradition, working essentially by hand to produce unique pieces or very limited editions.

Beyond manufacturing, this label underscores our essential role in the transmission of a "Living Heritage" (Patrimoine Vivant). Every hide and skin shaped in our workshops becomes a witness to an exceptional trade, merging the legacy of the past with a contemporary vision of luxury interior design.

This recognition by the Alsace Chamber of Trades and Crafts reaffirms our local roots in the heart of the Grand Est region and our commitment to showcasing the excellence of French craftsmanship on a global stage.

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NORKI — A French House of Rare Craftsmanship

EPV Label – The Excellence of French Craftsmanship

Sonia Linard - President of the EPV Excellence Network Grand Est

NORKI: Awarded the Prestigious "Artisan d’Art" Label

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NORKI — A French House
of Rare Craftsmanship

EPV Label –
The Excellence of French Craftsmanship