Creating a quality product is a kindness to the world
Creatives
These individuals create products that are the result of passion, tradition and art
The people that you will find here are in love with beauty and things that are well made with care. They are searching for authenticity and quality that last over time. Their products are the result of passion, tradition and a dedication that allows them to say they are the best at what they do. The artisans here, and everyone you will meet within the pages of this website, believe that creating a quality product that is treasured and lasts through time is a form of kindness to the world. Explore each person and discover a new spark of inspiration in the beauty they create.
Carol Lees
Carol Lees has spent decades championing contemporary Kenyan art as Director and Curator of One Off Contemporary Art Gallery in Nairobi. Representing around 70 artists—most of them Kenyan—she curates monthly exhibitions and provides a vital platform where creativity is celebrated and shared across all walks of life.
Bruno Colin
Bruno Colin is an artisan wine barrel expert and tasting curator who helps winemakers express their passion from barrel to bottle. Through Cep de Table, he brings together craftsmanship, sensory intuition and storytelling—guiding vintners, hosting intimate tastings, and sharing rare wines that stir emotion. His work blends engineering precision with a deep love for wine and the people behind it.
Sophie Lassagne
French ceramicist Sophie Lassagne has spent decades refining her craft, creating hand-thrown, functional pottery defined by harmony, precision and calm. Based in Arles, her studio is a quiet place of rigour and beauty—now shared with her son Antoine Muller, who brings a new generation of energy to this timeless tradition.
Sandy Wallis – Trailback
Trailback creates handcrafted waterproof boots made in Europe using traditional techniques and sustainable materials. Founder Sandy Wallis shares how a muddy dog walk led to the creation of a durable, beautifully made boot designed to last a lifetime.
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