Journal

For this period, a Cretan costume was created inspired by the Snake Goddess, originating from the Palace of Knossos around 1600 B.C. With the discovery of this palace, a great deal of information about clothing from the second millennium of this civilization was revealed. We explored all of this in the seminar “The Awakening of Man to Civilization: Furniture, Textiles and Clothing.” At ÁBBATTE, in order to illustrate the different periods covered in our seminars, scaled costumes (1:2) have been created for each era. The Cretan costume features a short jacket made from linen woven at ÁBBATTE and a sash...

ÁBBATTE is our artisanal brand that creates handmade textiles in the Cistercian abbey of Santa María de la Sierra, in Castilla. All pieces are made from high-quality natural fibers, with designs based on the structural effects of the materials. Each piece is woven on manual looms, slowly and with meticulous attention to detail by a team of weavers who create artistic objects for everyday life. First, samples are developed during the design phase; then the warp is prepared and set on the loom. Once woven, the pieces are hand-washed and finished. The result is exquisite items like the table linen...

This is our first project using Japanese panels crafted from a special type of silk. This material allows images to pass through the fabric, capturing the subtlety of its texture and sheen. This silk, the main decorative element of the space, brings a sense of calm and serenity to a home in the center of Madrid. The light filtered through the silk and the soothing decor turn the room into a haven of peace, an escape without the need to travel. This former Madrid garage, now converted into a residence, has become a perfect space to disconnect from the city’s...

At ÁBBATTE, we craft pieces that celebrate the subtle, the ephemeral, and the suggestive; qualities that may be invisible at first glance. It's an aesthetic sensibility that finds a melancholic beauty in the everyday.         Wabi-sabi is the Eastern counterpart of minimalism, deeply rooted in nature. This Japanese concept refers to the ability to find beauty in imperfection. Originating in Buddhist practice, wabi-sabi teaches that true liberation doesn’t come from logical or intellectual knowledge alone, but from a genuine and internal emotional understanding; one that is reflected in how we live and act. Wabi suggests rustic simplicity,...

We’re thrilled to share that ÁBBATTE has been honoured with the National Crafts Award in the Entrepreneurship category. These awards provide top-level institutional recognition to outstanding and exemplary work in the field of contemporary craftsmanship. They aim to boost the development and competitiveness of small and medium-sized craft businesses by encouraging innovation, design, and market adaptability. Their mission is to raise the profile of craftsmanship by showcasing it in a context of quality and excellence, and to celebrate those artisans and businesses that stand out for their creativity, responsiveness to the market, social and environmental responsibility, and capacity for innovation.