Our Story

Our designs often begin with a material that inspires Anna – a fragment of shell, a crystal formation of druzy amethyst, or even a piece of rose gold. Often her inspiration comes from a natural organism, like the sea fan which inspired our Espera collection. Anna discovered the original artifacts on the top shelf in her father’s study, and then undertook a multi-year, academic research project to examine the properties and behaviors of this natural organism. The development process then builds upon this extensive research into natural organisms. Anna sketches her ideas (often with her favorite cappuccino by her side),...

Over the years, Anna and our team have built deep relationships with the artisans in Brazil and Italy who craft our designs.      Anna works with our artisans in their studios, examining their abilities and processes, and suggesting imaginative production techniques. It is a core value of our company to assist our artisan partners, looking for ways to elevate their craft, and helping them to expand their livelihoods.