Anna néni was born on November 15, 1936, in Székelyvarság, Transylvania. She learned the traditional crafts of weaving and spinning from her mother and the elderly women of the village during her childhood, and has been preserving, practicing, and passing on this knowledge ever since. Even today, she continues to work in her home in Székelyvarság, remaining active in weaving and spinning despite being retired.

She regularly takes part in craft fairs in Hungary and abroad, where she introduces visitors to the traditional techniques of weaving and spinning through live demonstrations. In her home village, she maintains close ties with local weavers, who often turn to her for advice. At the same time, she herself continues to learn from others, firmly believing in what she calls “teaching while learning.”

Through her work and the passing on of her knowledge, she has helped preserve the traditions of Székelyvarság for generations. When she was previously honoured by her home village, she was praised as someone who had “served as a guiding light for her students”, helping to restore recognition and appreciation to folk culture through her craft and dedication, both in Transylvania and beyond.

For Anna néni, weaving is more than a craft—it is a heritage and a way of life. As she herself says: “Dreams can be woven into reality.”