Coltelli Artigianali Manca, in Pattada, is the place where owner Massimo Manca handcrafts sa rezolsa, the traditional Sardinian switchblade knife, which finds one of its main production centres in the small town in the province of Sassari.
Known throughout the world for their excellence – so much so that they are also called pattadesi – the knives from this territory have achieved such fame among enthusiasts that Massimo, by now a recognised master, has been able to collaborate with important brands – such as Ferrari and Ducati – for the creation of special sets, as well as entering with his creations into some of the most prestigious international private collections.
The production of the knives is strictly manual and requires the mastery of various traditional techniques: from the forging of the razor-sharp metal blades to the carving of the finest woods or materials such as ox horn, mutton and mouflon. Massimo carries out all these processes in his atelier in Pattada, combining tradition, passion and a meticulous search for perfection.
Materiale: metalli
Eleonora Ghilardi
Eleonora Ghilardi is a sculptor, ceramist, goldsmith and designer, creating sculptures, home furnishing and contemporary bijoux.
Her creativity finds its fullest expression in porcelain modelling, masterly died and moulded by the artist into fine plastic forms. Her new collections “Secret Gardens” and “Forest” combine an unusual element, lichen, with pure-white porcelain. Once the lichen is lodged inside the bijoux, it creates an aesthetic effect inducing the wearer to take care of it and display it as a small piece of home décor.
Her collections are currently made in brass and silver, using the ancient technique of lost wax casting, and “Sparkling” is the new series dedicated to the world of wine.
Ghilardi’s works have been granted significant awards and credits in a number of competitions, such us the Internationl Ceramics Competition’s First Prize (Lodi, 2009), and they have been selected for several exhibitions, including “Gioielli alla moda” (Milan’s Palazzo Reale, 2016).
Arte & Mestieri
Arte & Mestieri is an upholstery workshop with over 20 years of experience, specialising in the preservation and restoration of wooden furniture with precious padding.
They offer treatments with high-quality materials and techniques, fitting the style and age of the products, with a view to reclaiming and enhancing their value, as well as ensuring resistance and durability. Also, Arte & Mestieri offer bespoke redesign of padding elements, performs gilding and mothproofing treatments, create and install fabric-taut wall upholstery.
The firm’s catalogue includes headboards, curtains, table covers, bedspreads, cushions, sofas, armchairs and foot-stools also with removable covers, while a sample collection of high-end fabrics and hides produced by outstanding Italian and European firms is available in the Arte & Mestieri showroom.