Since 1951
Ode to the Artisan
The gold is 22K. The clay is from the ground. The binder is mammalian. The artisan, a master of their craft.
Traditional designs adorn our show room with over 200 hand carved samples to view.
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Carvings can be designed specifically for your project. Even a small and simple carving can have an elevating effect.
A Romanian family creates finishes made by layering and rubbing thinly applied gesso and clay onto the carved, shaped and gilded wood. These frames are unique because of the techniques and the hands of the makers.
Then there's leather. Made by multi generational Peruvian saddle makers, these frames offer many variations on stitching patterns and tooling, and are available in various colors.
The process that creates this look is called sgraffito, and was popular during the Italian Renaissance. The samples pictured here are traditional, but you can create the sgraffito using yellow, white or rose gold. The clay color beneath that ultimately tones the gold can be customized as well.
Because we have over 2000 samples made by hand, and each handmade frame can be customized, the framing possibilities are vast. We look forward to helping you choose the frame that best suits your project.