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Marlies von Soden © Uta Starling |
DID YOU KNOW? The title of master craftsman is a quality mark in Germany denoting someone who has obtained a recognised qualification, the Meisterbrief. The exam not only tests a person’s skill level in their chosen profession but also their ability to run a business. Only those who have passed their Meisterbrief are entitled to train apprentices. |
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Marlies von Soden © Uta Starling / Marlies von Soden © Lucie Jansch |
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Martelleria, Ph. by E. Zamponi © Michelangelo Foundation |
CRAFTSMANSHIP
IN ACTION In a country well known for its booming car industry, one niche company stands out for its focus on traditional craftsmanship. Sheet metalwork company Martelleria started out restoring vintage cars using artisanal processes. Such is its reputation for fine craftsmanship that its metalworkers now collaborate with top designers and architects, including Ingo Maurer, to create bespoke metal design pieces. |
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Martelleria, Ph. by E. Zamponi © Michelangelo Foundation |
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Elisa Strozyk © Studio Been |
FROM
THE ARTISAN'S
HANDBOOK What happens when you combine marquetry with fabric? In the hands of Berlin-based textile and surface designer-maker Elisa Strozyk, who devised her own unique technique, you get a flexible, tactile wooden textile that can be used in interiors and fashion. |
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Elisa Strozyk © Studio Been / Elisa Strozyk © Michelangelo Foundation |
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GERMAN
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