THE HANDS THAT MAKE IT
Working with what nature has formed.
Each mineral presents its own possibilities and limitations. Selenite is selected for its translucency and natural striations, pyrite for its crystalline structure and stone for the movement of its veins.
In the workshop, artisans study each material before cutting, shaping and assembling it by hand. Selenite may be divided into slender sections and arranged into luminous surfaces, while other minerals are honed, polished or set into sculptural forms.
The process requires an understanding of the material's natural composition. Variations in colour, texture and formation are preserved, giving each finished piece its individual character.
Selection
Each mineral is examined for its natural structure, colour and translucency before work begins
Stone and minerals are carefully cut and worked to reveal their internal formations and surface qualities.
Individual elements are fitted, aligned and secured by hand, bringing the composition together
Polished until the stone catches light.
Surfaces are honed or polished according to the character of the material, revealing their natural depth and texture.
Selected works
MATERIALS FROM THIS COLLECTION
Selenite. Pyrite. Marble. Onyx.
Selenite
Cut into blades, each one catching light differently.
Pyrite
Cracked and polished until it reads like metal.
Marble
Veined stone, book-matched by hand.
Onyx
Translucent at the edge, deep at the core.
Individual Expressions
The Earth collection offers possibilities for commissions developed around the natural characteristics of stone and minerals.Farrago works with designers, architects and collectors to explore individual proportions, material combinations and finishes, allowing each commission to respond to its intended setting.
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