The Austrian Embassy is opening its doors for a new Meisterstrasse in Residence exhibition and series of events at 18 Belgrave Square. A curated showcase of craftsmanship, this year’s mission statement is ‘building bridges between East and West’.

Traditional manufacturers and innovative craft businesses from Austria welcome master craftspeople from Germany, the UK, Japan, Thailand and Malaysia, including H.M. Queen Azizah’s Pahang Weave Foundation.

Explore a dazzling array of objects, including mouth-blown glass, crystal chandeliers, perfumes, handmade tiles, wooden tables, table linen, hats and headdresses, traditional porcelain and ceramics, handmade caskets, cushions, handprinted and handwoven fabrics, jewellery and more. The curation is divided into three themes: interior design and architecture; sustainable living; and Austrian hospitality and crafts.

The ‘guest of honour’ for 2024 is Bad Ischl and the Salzkammergut region, this year’s European Capital of Culture. Five remarkable makers from the area introduce their craft traditions as well as their approaches to a new future of craftsmanship. The exhibition opening event on Tuesday 14 May is also dedicated to Salzkammergut, providing entertaining glimpses into one of the most famous rural areas in Austria.