About Sveta Kletina

The Beginnings • 2008

Mastering the Craft

I obtained experience by mastering this craft in Italy and worked as a shoe designer in various companies in Italy and Israel throughout the years. In 2008, I launched my brand, "Sveta Kletina," of luxury footwear for women.

Initially, I produced seasonal collections, but after a few years in the relentless cycle of mass production, I felt a deep need to move toward sustainable fashion—a philosophy that cares for our environment and our quality of life.

The Shift • 2013

Slow Fashion and Teaching

I slowed down, converting my process to slow footwear production. I became a solo bespoke maker, allowing me to create every pair individually, with a deeply personal approach to each client and design.

This includes crafting truly one-of-a-kind footwear for those who wish to shine, for the individuals who want to possess a piece of wearable art that is theirs and theirs alone.

Parallel to this shift, in 2013, I established Shoemaking Classes Online. Empowering people around the world to make their shoes became a natural extension of my slow fashion philosophy.

The Purpose • Now

Sculpture and Self-Expression

Through the meticulous nature of bespoke work, I found my designs pushing beyond the boundaries of wearable footwear. My approach has always been sculptural, and this led me back to my origins as a creator.

I began crafting sculptures rooted in footwear because for me, a shoe is never just a functional object. My ambition is to create sculptures that allow me to fully explore my passion for leather work, blending materials, creating textures, and expressing ideas through forms.

I aim to tell a story behind each work that may evoke different emotions and sensations, because I feel that only emotions can provide us with a genuine comprehension of this world and ourselves.