Moscow mule / Cumbali

“I like specialisation, the vertical depth of an artisan’s knowledge ‒ someone who knows everything about the material they work with ‒ because this thorough expertise is complementary to my own horizontal approach, that of someone who knows something about everything, rather than everything about something... For this project, I wanted to delve into the theme of the Moscow Mule mug: since the cocktail was created in the mid-1950s, I was keen to explore a type of object that has yet to be historicised... The classic Turkish coffee pot has been reinterpreted in the continuous, sinuous design of the container. The name is inspired by a famous coffee shop in Istanbul. The pot’s mouth features a generous flaring that allows the coffee to be poured with ease, eliminating the need for a dedicated spout. The handle is made from a copper strip, carefully moulded to blend harmoniously with the shape of the container. I would replace the word ‘collaboration’ with ‘dialogue’. With artisans, you engage in a conversation: first you listen, you talk, and then you propose... and after that, you go back to the dialogue… so in the end, the project belongs to both parties involved...” Giulio Iacchetti

“We really enjoyed stepping outside the boundaries of our usual work, exploring new forms of collaboration and seeking solutions to challenges. To see our work acknowledged on an international stage is a rewarding opportunity. This has been a very positive collaboration: there was no pressure, no constraints, no impositions ‒ the designer always encouraged a two-way and harmonious relationship, in order for the limits of the craft to become starting points for reflection and reassessment. The greatest challenge was ensuring that all product features remained economically viable and, therefore, marketable. Reproducing a specific angle or decoration can have a significant impact on the final price and require more sophisticated and costly equipment.” Andrea Navarini