Bottega for Bottegas 2023: ode to craftsmanship

Who better than Bottega VenetaCan , the most prominent workshop at an international level, support and offer visibility to small artisan businesses?

After the success of the first two editions, it returns for the third consecutive year Shop for Shopsthe brand’s project aimed at enhancing and enhancing the mastery of artisans from workshops around the world who create small runs of handmade products.

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After involving workshops from all over Italy for the first year, and those inspired by Italian culture in the second, for this third edition the spotlight is on selected workshops, experts in unique professionswho use their creativity and inimitable skills to strengthen imagination and togetherness.

Four companies have been chosen and will be honored and celebrated on the website, through the newsletter and in the brand’s flagship stores from December onwards:

Modiano

Founded in 1868 by Saul Modiano, Modiano is a historic Italian workshop specializing in design and production of playing cards, tarot cards and other paper products. Thanks to his contribution to craftsmanship, Modiano is today a leading name both in Italy and abroad. An exclusive deck of Bottega Veneta cards is now offered inside a limited edition leather case.

Cheng Tsung Feng

Taiwanese artist Cheng Tsung Feng dedicates himself to studying traditional craft culture to learn the methods behind handmade objects of the past. He dedicates a lot of time to researching aspects of cultural tradition that risk being forgotten, preserving the techniques and creating works of art of various sizes and shapes that are inspired by his knowledge.

Liu Wenhui

Committed to understanding and preserving the intangible cultural heritage of Chinese woodworkingLiu Wenhui specializes in researching, designing and developing building bricks inspired by ancient Chinese architecture.

Kitai Rhee

“Bangpae Yeons” are historical Korean kites made with bamboo canes and a particular type of Korean paper called hanji. The atelier of Kitai Rhee, third generation craftsman, represents the only workshop in Korea that preserves the craftsmanship of nineteenth-century kites. As president of the Kitai Rhee Kite Preservation Association, the master craftsman also offers courses in kite making, thus passing his teachings on to future generations.