Observe the master artisans of Van Cleef & Arpels showcasing their craftsmanship in an intimate studio space. Since its foundation in 1906 in Paris’ Place Vendôme, Van Cleef & Arpels has stood out for its High Jewellery savoir-faire. Illustrating its craftsmen’s ingenuity, the Zip necklace reinterprets the zip fastener in gold and precious materials and can be turned into a bracelet.
France Artisan at work: Woodwind instrument making Olivier Cottet Woodwind instrument maker
Germany A Delicate Domain Chris Antemann, Meissen Porcelain crafting
Italy Mini Secret Serapian Mosaico leathergoods
Japan Imaemon Imaizumi XIV, from The Ateliers of Wonders series Rinko Kawauchi, Imaemon Imaizumi XIV Ceramicist