Av Metal
The artisan
Av Metal was founded in 2009 to promote ancient craft traditions handed down through generations. Run by brothers Alessio and Antonello Vilia, its works are remarkable, inspired by local history and traditions. The metal working processes combine traditional techniques with the most up-to-date procedures and tools. They manufacture a wide range of hand-crafted artefacts, mainly made of wrought iron: objets d'art, furniture, windows and architectural elements which furnish and decorate indoor and outdoor living spaces. Over the years, this business has developed and consolidated in the craft industry for its ability to offer customers tailor-made products, and its care for details and finishes.
The collection
This craftsmanship strongly marked by the influence of the textile tradition of Sarule and its peasant's tools, offers several collections, including pieces made entirely by hand, in both moulding and decoration. The company also manufactures custom wrought iron for home interiors and exteriors.
The technique
The work is carried out based on projects made with different metals, iron shaped heated in a forge and hand-shaped, stainless steel, copper and brass, which are assembled and decorated. Wrought iron elements are associated with the other traditional techniques: forging, burnishing and engraving.
More details on the Mediterranean Crafts Archive
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Where to find them
E-mail: avmetalsnc@tiscali.it
Telefono: +39 (0)784 76005 /+39 329 3612964 /+39 3491618984