Journal
THE EMBRACE OF MATTER: THE ÁBBATTE BLANKET
ÁBBATTE blankets are one of the pieces that best convey our philosophy of living. They comfort us, envelop us, protect us, they feel like a second skin, like the embrace of the people we love.
On silence and our time of rest
Silence is one of the most underrated states today. We live in a rush to do, to communicate, to run. Life slips away amidst the noise.
Craftsmanship is not the same as rustic
High craftsmanship isn't rustic, but quite the opposite: it's sophisticated, exquisite, and precise. It should be understood as the highest level of mastery in a technique.
Garden diaries. Spring
One of my most precious gifts since we founded ÁBBATTE is the botanical garden of dye plants, next to the Santa María de la Sierra monastery.
'Translucency', our new sculpture that celebrates subtlety
ÁBBATTE showcased "Translucency" at the last Milan Design Week—a luxurious textile sculpture that celebrates the art of subtlety and the value of seeing with discernment.
Hispania Nostra Award For Best Practices In The Conservation Of Cultural And Natural Heritage
On January 25th, 2018, we had the honour of receiving, from Her Majesty Queen Sofía, the Award for Heritage Conservation as a Factor of Economic and Social Development, granted by the prestigious association Hispania Nostra. ÁBBATTE’s project, titled Rubia tinctorum, which focused on the recovery of traditional textile and dyeing practices, was the winner of this edition. The jury recognised the project for its contribution to the conservation of both cultural and natural heritage, its commitment to craftsmanship and sustainability, the revival of ancient trades and techniques, the preservation of the Cistercian monastery, and the socio-economic benefits it brings to...