Materica LEVANTINA Metal boiserie

The loom moves fast, the oriental silks become velvety flowers and sinuous ribbons.‎ Levantina was created to seal the invisible bridges between East and West, between warp and weft, for the harmonious creation of hypothetical opposites.‎ The textile tradition lives in the present, in an endless hymn to timeless beauty.‎ Value and refinement, an expression of contemporary luxury.‎ The ‘Levantina’ boiserie has an ancient soul, namely the precious fabrics of the historic Tessitura Luigi Bevilacqua.‎ Every centimeter of this extraordinary surface tells a story of craftsmanship, fabrics worked with care and dedication to achieve perfection.‎ A fascinating interweaving of textile parts melt into the mirrored metal.‎ Opacity and luster alternate and enhance the characteristics and properties of both.‎ A unique fusion that adds depth and visual interest to the surface itself, creating a kaleidoscopic effect that enchants the eye and stimulates the imagination.‎ In every detail one can perceive the essence of Venetian art and tradition, where passion for beauty is combined with craftsmanship.‎ It is a tribute to the beauty of fabrics and the cultural richness of Venice, which continues to inspire and fascinate generations with its eternal elegance.‎  Precious surfaces akin to art pieces that envelop spaces, conjuring up ever-varied worlds.‎ This is Superfici Venice Collection, Materica’s first and groundbreaking collection of boiserie, unveiled at Milan Design Week 2024 and with the creative direction by Tiziano Guardini and Luigi Ciuffreda.‎ Superfici Venice Collection is further enriched by designers with strong individual styles and diverse artistic visions who have crafted five signature collections, each a unique interpretation born from the alchemical expertise of Materica.‎ Contributors include Matteo Cibic, Serena Confalonieri, DRAW Studio, Antonio Pio Saracino, STORAGEMILANO and GuardiniCiuffreda Studio.‎ Each boiserie originates from a creative crossover of different processes and techniques.‎ Metallization, achieved by high-speed melting and micronization of pure metals—from brass to bronze, copper to nickel-silver, aluminum to zinc—merges with oxidation, laser etching, resin coating, and natural pigmentation.‎ Layers of materials and multiple processes reveal unexpected aesthetic effects.‎