Objects Of Desire

Patrice Farameh

• 01 december 2011
• 9780983083115

Samenvatting:

Objects of Desire showcases the ultimate artisanal, specialty and bespoke objects that elicit desire and those strong emotions that one would never expect an inanimate object to produce. Culled from around the globe, the selection of these luxurious objects might sometimes be surprising, but most always the ones that are lusted after and adored for their unique design and painstaking craftsmanship based on the highest degree of human focus and ingenuity. These precious objects possess a kind of beauty that establishes intimate emotional connections that are based on traditions of artistry and integrity, free of any traces of showiness and the overt vulgarity of the better with bling era. Serving as tangible reflections of personal histories and expressions of good taste, these desired pieces enter lives to become tomorrow's heirlooms. To own one of these desirable items may be a little costly, but the surrender is so sweet.