Over the centuries 24kt gold leaf has been used in manifold applications. Some, like the production of golden frames, fine books, luxurious furnishings or the decoration of buildings and monuments have entered the artisan and artistic traditions of numerous civilisations. Highlights of its widespread nature and variety of uses include the gold sarcophagi of Ancient […]
Turning mistakes into opportunities: this is the meaning of Kintsugi (literally ‘kin’ = gold and ‘tsugi’ = reunion), an ancient Japanese art which uses gold and silver leaf and powder to join up fragments of broken pottery. Born in the 15th century, this simple, ingenious and incredibly poetic technique is based on the idea […]
Edible gold leaf has a very long history. The ancient Egyptians offered it to the gods, and the Renaissance lords used it to show off their wealth and power. The ancient tradition of decorating dishes with edible gold leaf is now one of the most exclusive trends in food design. It was rediscovered by Gualtiero […]
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