Mariposa Serveware and Gifts

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Mariposa Serveware and GiftsEver since being presented at the Paris Exposition of 1859, aluminum has been significant in the modern decorative arts. For Mariposa itŐs remained daring. Instead of embroidering their serveware to hide flaws, they create sleek designs and naked surfaces, the pure sheen on which any imperfection will show. They have learned that to realize designs in aluminum perfectly you must be able to carve a statue, build a sand castle, polish a gem. It also helps to have the instincts of a master chef. In Massachusetts, designer Michael Updike sculpts a new piece in clay, then casts it in dental plaster. He and Livia, Mariposa's founder, take it down to the most appropriate of their workshops in Mexico. Then artesanos hand-work an exact copy, from which a single metal mold is made. With detailed processes and exacting precision, molten aluminum is crafted into works of functional art for the table. Each piece takes over an hour to create and is made one at a time. Mariposa pushes the limits of what can be shaped in aluminum and each piece becomes a collector's item. More artistic possibilities and easier to maintain than silver, aluminum can be chilled and heated retaining desired temperatures for the life of the party. It is the fashionable bride's choice for today's lifestyle. La Bella Vita is proud to be a key dealer showing all of the Brillante Aluminum line from Mariposa!

 

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