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Traveling with wabi-sabi: why the imperfect object is the most authentic souvenir
The perfect souvenir does not exist, and that is not bad news. The Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi teaches that imperfection is the most reliable certificate of authenticity: the trace left by the hand, the time, and the passion the artisan has poured into the object. From the markets of Fès to the ateliers of Kyoto, here is a compass for those who travel and choose what no machine will ever replicate.
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Saturn
350,00 €This handmade porcelain vase is from our SATURN collection. Each vase is unique. It is glazed on the inside. The outside is decorated with a relief surface by using the shellac technique. The vase comes carefully wrapped as a gift. JHA PORCELAIN uses the highest quality porcelain clay known for its strength, hardness, whiteness and translucency. Any tiny imperfection and variation are signs of the uniqueness of the art object.
Ocean Vessels
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Vase Sipho, Sunset gold
Urban Nature Culture
60,00 €A statement vase in opaque recycled glass and coloured in warm sunset gold. Its solid, bulbous base and straight upper form create a simple yet bold silhouette. The rich, sunny hue brings warmth and cheer to any space, making it a striking statement piece for fresh flowers. Made in Europe, Poland Recycled glass Clean with dry cloth Gentle rinse
"In purity" - White gold
Stefania Dei Rossi
128,00 €In vitro closure and pure gold glasses are produced by Mario Berta Battiloro.
Faceted Bottle Vase
sfceramica
680,00 €Faceted Bottle Vase A distorted 'bottle' whose earth to sky balance is held by raised angles and curves of various depths and slope. Approx. Size: 14 cm width; 28.0 cm height. All vases are unique, one of a kind, pieces. For SOLD pieces, please contact me to create a similar themed vase.
Natural Olive Wood Spoon
18,00 €The olive tree has been present throughout history in the Mediterranean region. It is a symbol of peace and camaraderie. This accessory has similar characteristics to Ghisanativa; it is reliable, durable, and healthy. And olive wood is certainly the best material for every kitchen. Did you know that olive wood is hygroscopic? In fact, it has a remarkable affinity with water. This harmonious phenomenon is the exchange (accumulation and transfer) of humidity by means of absorption and desorption mechanisms. It is therefore easy to wash and leaves no food odours from the previous use. Occasionally, however, feed it with seed oil. Features: Product Code: GPC.04.A.001; Length: 30 cm; Each piece is unique and characterised by its own identity; Each spoon is handcrafted and 100% made with Italian olive wood; Ideal for mixing sauces, risottos, and pasta; The acute angle allows you to mix well even in points that are not easy to reach; The tip of the straight spoon is designed to reach every corner of the pot or pan giving you the ability to perfectly mix your sauces and taste it; Antiseptic material; Made in Italy. The wood from the olive tree is an incomparable raw material capable of being molded and assuming the most original forms. It is a durable and resistant wood.
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The most beautiful museum shops: why the best travel souvenirs are found there
A museum shop is not simply the exit visitors must pass through once the culture is over; it is the last room of the exhibition. From Madrid to Vienna, and from New York to Zurich, Isabella Goldmann explains why the most precious travel souvenir is the one bought there, among pieces commissioned from local artisans and books we will never find again.
Sleeping inside history: inns and hotels that restore rather than build
The most contemporary gesture in hospitality is to build nothing at all. From Madrid’s Gran Hotel Inglés, which began life as a café in 1853, to Thompson Rome, in the former headquarters of the Italian Communist Party on Via delle Botteghe Oscure, and on to the alpine and lagoon inns that keep their wrinkles, Raremood explores why the greenest building is the one that already exists, and why the history of a room cannot be manufactured.
Ten crafts at risk of disappearing, and where to still find them in Italy
Crafts have never had so many admirers, yet Italy has lost one artisan in four in ten years. From the plaster of Milan to the iron of Stia, this guide presents ten crafts at risk, the places where they can still be found, and the detail that makes each one recognizable. A museum preserves the object, but only the customer preserves the craft.
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