Soapstone is a ductile and malleable rock found in deposits above 1,300 meters. This grey-whitish colored rock is the ideal material for the construction of stone stoves. Fabrizio and Claudio carry on this tradition deeply rooted in the Val d’Aosta region and practiced since the 1700s, by using the processing techniques they learnt from their […]

Isabella del Bono’s creations can be described as true works of sculpture. Pieces of iron jewelry, inspired by the medieval heraldic tradition with elegantly engraved coats of arms, logos or initials, are created by using a special technique invented by Isabella del Bono herself: galuchat engraving. Precious stones, small diamonds or pearls can be added […]

The Rigatti family bought the old Perini Factory at the beginning of the 20th century, a factory which had been building maijolica tiled stoves since 1860. Today, in the  5000 square meter structure, cutting edge technology and fine craftsmanship coexist to make stoves that furnish the most beautiful houses. In the workshop, the clay, when […]

The study of fashion design, haute couture techniques, research on fabrics and fibers lead to the modern interpretation of old-fashioned clothing items such as jackets, cloaks and vests. These are some of the secrets of Old Fashion Sartoria by Irma Schwegler, a master artisan who designs custom-made men’s and women’s country-chic fashion. A way to […]

In Laura de Cesare’s workshop ideas and thoughts intertwine like threads giving life to new projects that take the form of precious fabrics and elegant fabric objects, made on hand looms of 4, 8, 16 and 24 healds. Teaching at the laboratory but also at universities and academies, she constantly cultivates exchanges with young enthusiasts, […]

When contemporary art meets the great masters of Murano glass-making the result is truly amazing. This is what has been happening since 1989 at Berengo Studio, started by Adriano Berengo who picked up the legacy of Peggy Guggenheim and Egidio Costantini and their Furnace of Angels and invites internationally-renowned artists to learn more about this […]

Paoletti Instruments was established in 2010, but its creations have become a favorite with internationally-renowned musicians in a very short time. The first was Maurizio Solieri, Vasco Rossi’s guitarist, but many are the stars who now play Fabrizio Paoletti’s personalized guitars and basses, including Bruce Springsteen and Keith Richards. From the selection of woods to […]

Tradition and experimentation. This is the combination that gives life to the works by Marino Moretti, a skillful ceramist who creates finely crafted artifacts featuring a very unique style, bright colors and amazing subjects. Marino uses several different techniques, such as majolica, engobe, bucchero, and enamels, colored crystallines and oxides of various kinds. In addition […]

In the heart of Varese, the “garden city,” a small contemporary workshop where artistic objects are created to perfection with skill, taste and unusual materials. Elena Magni and Valeria Bellorini are the animators and owners of this atelier, which produces exceptional home décor items such as tables and side tables, consoles, mirrors and decorative panels. […]