SALENTO ARTISANAL HERITAGE
Rediscovering and enhancing the tradition of her homeland territory was the first source of inspiration for designer Nina in creating the brand NINALEUCA
Rediscovering and enhancing the tradition of her homeland territory was the first source of inspiration for designer Nina in creating the brand NINALEUCA
Salento, the luminous green land located between two seas, is recognized throughout the world also for its rich artisanal tradition, embodied in a vivid Mediterranean aesthetic. Behind every loom made fabric, every handcrafted ceramic cup realized with schizzato, or olive wood tagliere there are people, stories, old techniques , ancient knowledge and traditions that are handed down from generation to generation.
Salento, the luminous green land located between two seas, is recognized throughout the world also for its rich artisanal tradition, embodied in a vivid Mediterranean aesthetic. Behind every loom made fabric, every handcrafted ceramic cup realized with schizzato, or olive wood tagliere there are people, stories, old techniques, ancient knowledge and traditions that are handed down from generation to generation.
“For me artisanal is synonymous with sentimental”
says Nina designer of NINALEUCA
“For me artisanal is synonymous with sentimental”
says Nina designer of NINALEUCA
NINALEUCA designer Nina continually explores Salento in search for artisans in particular weaving workshops who are reviving the old techniques of loom made fabrics, characterized by bright colors inspired to nature and intricate geometric patterns
The tradition of working by loom yarn such as hemp, cotton and linen is lost in the mists of time and seems to date back to the Saracens. Traditionally fabrics were woven on large wooden looms. Organizing the loom before starting to weave was the most difficult task. In the nineteenth century, wooden looms have been replaced mostly by mechanical looms.
Those fabric woven by loom for NINALEUCA are typically made in 2/3 colors, with 100% pure cotton yarn coming from America or India. Some patterns are the traditional ones, but most are designed exclusively by hand from Benedetta.
NINALEUCA designer Nina continually explores Salento in search for artisans in particular weaving workshops who are reviving the old techniques of loom made fabrics, characterized by bright colors inspired to nature and intricate geometric patterns.
The tradition of working by loom yarn such as hemp, cotton and linen is lost in the mists of time and seems to date back to the Saracens. Traditionally fabrics were woven on large wooden looms. Organizing the loom before starting to weave was the most difficult task. In the nineteenth century, wooden looms have been replaced mostly by mechanical looms.
Those fabric woven by loom for NINALEUCA are typically made in 2/3 colors, with 100% pure cotton yarn coming from America or India. Some patterns are the traditional ones, but most are designed exclusively by hand from Nina.
The panels that uniquely embellish NINALEUCA creations, are turning into a contemporary vibe the traditional suggestions coming from Salento folklore.
The panels that uniquely embellish NINALEUCA creations, are turning into a contemporary vibe the traditional suggestions coming from Salento folklore.
For her home decor creations Ninaleuca is scouting also skilled artisans to create a tableware line of ceramic pieces which are both mirroring her blossoming creativity and this ancient artisanal tradition which is also one of the excellence of Salento culture.
The whole NINALEUCA artisanal community is located within the radius of 30 km from her Lecce Atelier where the pieces are then finished by hand.
For her home decor creations Ninaleuca is scouting also skilled artisans to create a tableware line of ceramic pieces which are both mirroring her blossoming creativity and this ancient artisanal tradition which is also one of the excellence of Salento culture .
The whole NINALEUCA artisanal community is located within the radius of 30 km from her Lecce Atelier where the pieces are then finished by hand.
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