

This was a particularly special order, with SUCH a good story
that I just HAD TO write a blog post about it.
I hope You will agree with me after reading.
The inquiry of the Tourist Board of the Municipality of Milna started with a decorative box, on which a golden logo should be added or in my case – painted.
I offered rough sketches of three color variants.
I offered to paint the logo with gold acrylic or make it with gold leaves. My Clients decided on the variant with golden color, but the letters that could be seen in the attached picture with an example of gold leaves “caught their eyes”.
They also asked if I could produce a title deed.
As You know, by my education, I am formally a surveyor. In the cadastral records title deed is a proof of the ownership of some land, so I was quite surprised by Their inquiry and asked what they meant.
Yes, yes, They said with a laugh – we DO need a title deed, but not a geodetic one – They would order a title deed for the purpose of the event that I will now tell You about.
The event, which has been going on for already 15 years, takes place in the area of the Adriatic Sea between the islands of Brač and Šolta. There is an uninhabited islet of Mrduja, around which once a year – in July, a real sea battle is fought, over the property of Mrduja for the next year. This time, not the medieval ones I usually attend.
In this sea competition, the teams from the competing islands – Brač and Šolta – each pull the island to Their side – to whose side Mrduja “moves”, that is The Winner! And this, now very well-known event, is called – “Pulling of Mrduja”.
You can only imagine my delight when I heard this story, and my great happiness and gratitude to have the honor of making such a special kalidar for that event.
On the left is the Title deed before being packed in a decorative box, which I wrapped in blue paper and painted the event logo on it in gold.
However, our project did not stop there. I was asked to prepare for the printing of this title deed, and I also offered them the printing of the same.
I was very excited, because it’s a rare opportunity to hold a printed piece of my work in my hands!
It is intended that the landlords, who will use Mrduja for Their own needs for the next year, according to the conditions described in the title deed, along with Mrduja, will also receive the title deed for that year.
This year, that honor went to Brač, and who knows will it remain in their possession next year or if the Šoltans will win?
Of course, there followed a great party, which Croats are well known for, and about which I have read many happy reports.
It was a great honor and pleasure this year for Yours truly, to create this unusual calligraphy award for the Winners.
Who knows – maybe next year I’ll join you live at this fun Adriatic spectacle?
Until then, I send many greetings and thanks to everyone, especially the Tourist Board, which recognized and supported my work.
Thank You for Your attention!
With Love, Darja