The Trump Administration s former envoy to the Dominican Republic was among the guests at a reception and shopping event to benefit the Friends of Palm Beach shoreline cleanup organization.
The event took place May 13 at Via Coquina, a new addition to Via Mizner specializing in high-end handcrafted gifts and
decoratifs by artisans such as glass artist Simone Crestani, the Stamperia Bertozzi line of fine kitchen ad dining textiles, The Wooden Palate s bespoke wood serving pieces, Oracle s organic olive oils, Bellocq honey, and Maison de Cire Trudon luxury scented candles.
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The event also served as a meet-and-greet with designer
Roberta Sabban
Special to the Daily News
Cara Polites Ferro’s emporium Via Coquina is a treasure trove of exceptional works created by international artisans. Ferro has an eye for selecting museum-quality pieces that are stunning, as well as practical. The shop has everything you would want for al fresco entertaining and gift giving.
Here are some examples of the international artisans whose works can be found there:
Simone Crestani, a glass artisan, started working at 15 in Massimo Lunardon’s factory. After a 10-year apprenticeship, he opened his own studio. His work is organic and visceral. The Popolo collection features octopi undulating on the sides of glasses and decanters. A globular vase with a single tentacle rising into the air was designed to pay homage to a single blossom. The collection is priced from $124 per glass to $483 for decanters and vases.