Fieldwork

Learning at
the source

Before we design with a technique, we go and learn it from the people who keep it alive. This is where we film, photograph and write it down.

Ricamo in oro collar, detail

“Ci vuole tempo e pazienza per creare le cose belle.”

It takes time and patience to create beautiful things.

~ Maria di Stefano

Two crafts, two places

Choose a technique

What we work with

Our materials

Hover over a material to read about it.

Gold threadGold thread
Ricamo in oroGold threadLaid and couched by hand in the Piana tradition. Every leaf on the collection is worked this way.
Cactus leatherCactus leather
Plant-based leatherCactus leatherA leather alternative made from cactus. We use it in metallic jade, white and gold for belts, waistbands and trims.
Silk organzaSilk organza
The jade capeSilk organzaLight, crisp and translucent.
VelvetVelvet
Depth and drapeVelvetSoft and heavy, for hoods and wide-leg trousers that catch the light.
Sequin crochetSequin crochet
Rose gold, open weaveSequin crochetCrocheted by hand with sequins worked into the stitch.
Italian wool-silkItalian wool-silk
Golden sandItalian wool-silkWoven in Italy, for pleated trousers with a soft sheen.