AEGESTA
US$ 530
Overview
2023
Material: Leather
Limited Edition
Dimensions: 11.5cm (H) x 15cm (W) / 4.5" (H) x 5.9" (W)
Production Lead Time: 3-5 weeks
Note: Actual colours may vary due to photography & computer settings
Shipping
This item ships from Hong Kong
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About the art
Artist statement
A project inspired by ceramic handcrafted head vases from Sicily which are called Teste di Moro.
Our collection translates these masterpieces from ceramic into leather as a tribute to Sicilian ceramic maestros and to our homeland, with vibrant colours and perky elements.
This eccentric multifunctional object consists of three separate parts that represent the faces of two lovers - a Moorish man and a young Sicilian maiden from a bloody love and revenge story from medieval legend and the bottom part that represents the triskeles, the symbol of Sicily. After assembling all the parts by the snap buttons the object becomes a quirky storage bin or as a vase cover after removing the bottom part.
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Artist profile
Cappello & Martello
Hometown: Sicily
Based in: Hong Kong
Cappello & Martello is an Italian lifestyle and accessories label specialising in leather products. The brand is founded by Italian product and fashion designer Luca Paglia during his residence in Hong Kong.
‘Cappello’ means hat, while ‘Martello’ means hammer. These are on Luca's head and in Luca's hand. Research and …
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