The hands of Hermès – Les mains de Hermès

Les mains de Hermès. Beautiful. So beautiful. A film that reveals and exhibits artisans, gestures and know-how. As well as exquisite moments of silence. After being screened in the cinemas of Tokyo, New York, Paris, Moscow and other megalopolises, this jewel of a film directed by Frédéric Laffont and Isabelle Dupuy-Chavanat is now accessible on Vimeo. Enjoy and share: https://vimeo.com/218013436 ...
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Mad’in Europe’s craftsman

I am happy to announce that I am now a proud craftsman member of Mad’in Europe, a portal built to help people, architects, designers, museums, institutions, etc., find the best of European craft makers. Mad’in Europe connects craftsmen (and women) and restorers of cultural heritage from all over Europe to an international audience. Mad’in Europe’s mission is: 1) to help people find the know how they need, 2) to create awareness about the importance of crafts for culture heritage and society and 3) to support transmission of know how to future generations. I encourage you to visit the site available in English, Italian, Spanish and French: https://madineurope.eu/ and to watch the short interview given by its founder, Mrs. Madina Benvenuti: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrGw7QAZX7E ...
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Special moment

As written on the home page of this website, having the opportunity to meet people is probably the most interesting part of the work Anna and I do every day. For example, yesterday, a couple entered. It was around 10.30. They had taken a look at the different pieces on display in the window before coming in. They were Americans from Massachusetts, New England. Simply delightful. The man asked for how long I had been doing this work? I do not know for sure the effect it had on them to hear over 40 years, but a kind smile appeared on both faces. The lady chose a pair of earrings. Anna and I prepared the little package and they were off to continue their day in Orvieto. Knowing that something you did with your hands will travel with the person you met is just very, very pleasant. Thank you to both of them for this very special moment. ...
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Summer Refreshment for Il Laboratorio

It is in great shape that we return to work, after a nice vacation. Over the last few months, we have put our experience, creativity and enthusiasm into what we could call a “refreshment cure”, with the aim of simplifying and clarifying our communications. Dare to say it, there are limits to discretion. Accompanied by friends who make it their job, this approach has led us among other things to question, doubt, seek and, more importantly, to listen to our clients with all the attention they deserve, since they have trusted us for over forty years. In a world where we are constantly the target of new offers, in the fine jewelry and goldsmith sector as elsewhere, we firmly believe that there is a place of choice for beautiful objects entirely handmade by craftsmen who know their job and who work in these small workshops where creation thrives thanks to the trust, complicity and the intimacy shared with clients. Remember that not...
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