Artisan Feature ~ Andrea Brugi (it)

Andrea makes organic shaped cutting boards, carved salt bowls, benches, chairs, tables, stools and other beautifully-rustic pieces in his workshop in Montemareno, Italy.  

   

  

photography by Ditte Isager

styling by Christine Rudolph

www.andreabrugi.com
Montemareno, Italy

Montemareno, Italy (image  by Yves Grau via Panoramio)

"...I had forgotten all about the prediction when, on a beautiful summer's evening in 2004, I caught a glimpse of Andrea on the square in Montemerano, and instantly knew that my fate had caught up with me.  I didn't know a word of Italian, but in disregard of all reason and under the sole command of my heart, I went back to Copenhagen, struggled to learn Italian, gave notice at my job and sold my flat, car and belongings..."

"Andrea made his living from being the local carpenter and joiner, he restored houses and antiques, and in his free time he applied his artistic talents to making the most beautiful cutting boards and furniture.  Samina didn't fall in love just with the man, but with the Aladdin's cave of beautiful hand tools, antiques and curiosities, and exquisite unique creations..."   

-excerpts from Andrea Brugi feature written by Regina Klint for SLOWFASHIONhouse.com

to continue reading the story of Andrea and Samina:  

SLOWFASHIONhouse - "We are in Italy..."

or

to purchase Andrea Brugi items 
via SLOWFASHIONhouse.com (world-wide shipping) 

above image, ABC Home, NY
via the Andrea Brugi facebook page

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Artisan Feature - Brocchi Workshop

Hand-hammered cache pots, (80 euro*)

Brocchi workshop, Siena



Laura and Alessandro Brocchi are the great grandchildren of coppersmith, Giuseppe Brocchi and hail from a long line of master forgers.  Though they continue to specialize in the tradition of copper-forging passed down through their family for the last 200 years, they now also work with all metals ranging from iron to silver to brass; making everything from cache pots to kitchen tools to lamps and including artistic, award-winning commissions for Il Palio.

The Brocchis' shop and workshop are a short walk from the main square in Siena, Piazza del Campo and located within the premises of San Martino, a church known from the 12th century, renovated and enlarged in the 16th century. 



San Martino

 How inspiring it must be to work in a space where

masters before you have been creating for generations...Can you just imagine?! 

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Find the Brocchis' bottega at 41/43, Via del Porrione, Siena, Italy. 

(*2009)

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Source Sharing - Abigails

 

Abigails Ceramic Fleur de Lis Collection

(Microwave and dishwasher safe, made in Italy)

To see all pieces from the Fleur de Lis line and other products 
(I've selected a few beauties below), 
go to:

Abigails

Silver Leaf Wood Placemat
20" x 13.75"

20" Napkin (Elephant Gray)

Gold Leaf Wood Placemat
20" x 13.75"

20" Napkin (beige)

"Miss Lili"
 bud vases (set of 4)

To locate a store in your area:

Abigails, Store Locator

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Source Sharing - Frigoverre

"Frigoverre" by Bormioli Rocco (made in Italy)
Microwave and dishwasher safe.  Storage-to-table bowls shown here, other options available.

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4 bowl set featured here available now in the emporium
along with many other Bormioli Rocco glassware items we have and love at our house. 

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