Hands of time: The collaboration of the hour

‘I want to see how craft and design can learn from each other,’ she told LS:N Global yesterday.

To produce the limited-edition collection, Casarotto paired six designers with five artisans who work with materials such as marble, glass and iron.

Time is an important dimension in the collection. ‘It takes time to carefully make these pieces,’ says Casarotto. ‘And it’s important that each object lasts, that it is used again and again. This is a vital first step towards sustainability.’

For more compelling combinations of craft and design, read our authoritative report on the Milan design fair 2011, available next week.