Italian Reflections Recommendations: Buy something beautiful from this unique collection.
Profiling artisans who use craft techniques to create desirable and stylish objects, the majority of whom are or have been expats in Italy.
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ArteDecoupageby Antonio Alfani: Elegant plates, bowls and other objects in glass, enriched by the sophisticated artistic decoupage of Antonio Alfani. Tweet -
Artigiani della Pietracreate diverse works starting with natural stone and wood, specially engraved, then smoothed and polished. They began their enterprise in 2001, combining their talents and passion for medieval art and for decorative designs. They use their own designs to carve into different types of stone, resulting in unique … -
Diana Baur Ceramicsare created by Diana Baur, an author, ceramic/fine artist, and inn keeper living in the wine hills of Northern Italy. Her pieces are stoneware unless otherwise noted, and can be used daily, put in both the dishwasher and the oven. She experiments with beautiful Murano glass occasionally, melting … -
Ironwork Marcheby Laurence Love. Laurence has been working as a practising Blacksmith / Wrought – ironsmith since 1966. In 1979 he designed and ran the ironwork courses for CoSira/Rural Development Commission. First in Wimbledon and later in Salisbury, Wiltshire. For the next seven years he instructed working smiths and … -
KurberryHand-made journals books and prints by Alison Kurke. As Alison says: “Paper, paper, paper. Mmmmmm….yummy paper. Now that I finally have some time to play, and a place to play, I find that making books suits my paper nature and works well with my overly meticulous personality. Combining … -
Saponissimoby Nicki Storey. The Saponissimo range of Mediterranean bath and body products are inspired by the Amalfi Coast. Many old traditions and crafts are still going strong on the Amalfi Coast. Sandals are made by hand, families make their own wine and liquor, gardens are used for growing … -
Stefan Ebner Sculptorwas born in Freiburg, Germany, where he undertook his training in stone masonary and sculpture at the Muensterbauhuette (Cathedral Builders). He has worked as a freelance artist and assistant in Cologne, Dresden, Paris, Liege and Jeddah. Since 1997 he works and lives between Germany (Freiburg) and Italy (Pietrasanta … -
Terry Davies CeramicsBorn in Shropshire, England in 1961. Terry Davies first introduction to clay was at the tender age of 10. Terry now lives in the small Medieval town of Certaldo, half-way between Florence and Siena, where he has chosen to settle with his Italian partner. Terry says: “After a …
