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| 18K Gold Plated Brass & Handcrafted Porcelain Broken Myths Necklace with Spanish Bovine Leather |
Boasting two main beaches, the Playa de la Bajadilla, and the Playa de Fontanilla, the city’s seaside location is a feast for the eyes. Spain is also home to design duo Andres Gallardo and Marina Casal.
With the introduction of CAD and the ongoing debate among
jewelers about its value, it is still good to see time-honored craftsmanship,
jewelry-related or otherwise, being preserved.
Israeli jewelry artist Dori
Csengeri preserved the art of embroidery for her jewelry brand; while
Gallardo and Casal are slowly reviving the fledging Portuguese and Spanish
ceramics industry with their robust, imaginative porcelain designs.
Nearing its fourth year, Gallardo and Casal’s brand,
ANDRESGALLARDO, began “as a side project” they called Brokenporcelain. Students of
fashion design, in 2010 the duo set out to create a unique series of jewelry
using fragments of porcelain “found in antique shops and flea markets.” The designs were intended for their friends;
however, the favorable attention of stylists would take Gallardo and Casal down
the road of jewelry production.
Despite their lack of formal jewelry training, Gallardo and
Casal were eager to face the challenge of producing a bold new form of fashion
jewelry. Initially working with
ready-made porcelain pieces they transformed into wearable designs they knew
the brand would have to evolve. So they
went to the source: ceramists.
“We realized we had to enter the world of porcelain in order
to have more possibilities and to be able to duplicate our pieces,” explains
Gallardo. “Marina and I then turned to
Portuguese and Spanish craftsmen. They had enthusiasm for working and experimenting.
We enjoy working beside the craftsmen and learning. It was important for us to be involved in the
production process. We take pride that
we are contributing, in our small way, in the recovery of these industries that
have become stagnant but provide a unique richness.”
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| 18K Gold Plated Brass and Handcrafted Porcelain Trio Daisy Earrings from Osario Collection |
With its gorgeous, glossy surface and durability it is no
wonder porcelain has often been referred to as “white gold.” Gallardo and Casal’s aesthetic is one of
whimsical innocence full of voluptuous animal totems and floral
inspiration.
Beautifully hand-painted daisies, horses, roses, panthers
and lemons are focal points of choker and pendant necklaces, and cuff
bracelets. The scope of the forms
coupled with accents of muted or vivid colors and gold plated brass make these
creations fresh and larger-than-life.
The brand also recently added leather handbags with porcelain inlays to
their inventory.
“Marina and I have always been fans of the legendary Spanish
and Portuguese ceramic houses. Many traditional Spanish industries are on the
verge of disappearance and a lot of new brands want to support those
institutions.
The leather handbags are manufactured in Ubrique, Spain, a
location known for its ancient tradition of leather goods. Being able to collaborate with the Spanish
and Portuguese artisans allows us to recover traditional production methods
based on high quality standards.”
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| 18K Gold Plated Bass and Handcrafted Porcelain Broken Myths Bracelet with Spanish Bovine Leather |
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