Makers
“I wish to see new lives animate from the vessels I make.”
Jingwen Wu’s ceramic studio resides in Jingdezhen, the porcelain town of China. She creates vessels for dynamic expressions, keen on not determining their purposes or shapes in advance. They become vases at the hands of florists, tools at the hands of tea sommeliers, and tableware at the hands of chefs. An element of poetic humbleness and a background in animation are both potent in her works.
“Like following a childhood memory, we return to the human dimension – a rediscovery of our ability to create and invent.”
Since 1841, the Saladini family has been master knife-makers in Scarperia, a small village by Florence known as the “town of knives.” Each handle is made from a single block of natural material, bringing not only a refined, minimalist look but also peerless product longevity against liquids and dust.
“We look forward to create your favorite handcrafted leather products.”
Since 1894 in Offenbach, Germany, F. Hammann has devoted itself to the crafts of leather goods. Each piece is handcrafted using the finest full-grain leather from Europe to be a cherished, long-time companion to its owner. These leather goods are capsules of generational wisdom, rich history, and true craftsmanship.
“The echoes of the ancient and the melody of the contemporary.”
Artist and dean at the China Academy of Art, Kaibo Xiong’s stoneware ceramics resonate with the elemental simplicity of painted pottery and the dignified presence of bronze. His refined pieces meld ancient China into the contours of modern forms, expressive of cultural and spiritual depth. Each piece, a reflection of his knowledge and skills, is crafted to enrich, rather than merely meet, the lives of those it touches.
“It has long captivated us in a quiet dance of light.”
Founded in 1823, Lobmeyr has become synonymous with craftsmanship in crystal. Their signature mousseline crystal is celebrated for being incredibly thin—between 0.7 and 1.1 mm—yet strong, allowing light to pass through in a way that feels almost weightless. This quality of the crystal, often described as "living light," enhances the interplay of illumination, imbuing the pieces with a quiet brilliance.