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By Mazda Corp.

Unearth the forgotten
art of globe making

Following the lost precepts of an ancient Venetian tome, my quest to restore the mastery of the past has begun.

In the craft of Art, history is my compass

With my work, I strive to bridge history and art. After translating the Divine Comedy onto violins that tell stories beyond notes, I spent years reviving ancient craftsmanship across Italy. The result is a collection of globes that capture the unique spirit of the Venetian Republic.

Handmade globes from a peerless past

In 1693, the Venetian cosmographer Vincenzo Coronelli wrote the Epitome Cosmografica, an invaluable testament from history's most fabled globe-builder. Three centuries later, his teachings are once again put into practice.

The
Globe

Each globe is crafted using 17th-century techniques and materials thanks to the combined efforts of skillful artisans from all over Italy.

Our Materials

Etched Plates

Copper Plates

Maps are meticulously etched onto copper plates and hand-printed with oil-based ink for precise details.

Colors

Watercolours

Hand-crafted in Assisi with natural pigments, these colours ensure vividness and purity while honoring tradition.

Paper

Fabriano Paper

In the town of Fabriano, the European cradle of paper-making, a custom-made loom recreates Coronelli's 17th-century paper.

Paint

Larch Resin

Renowned in the 1700s for its strength and durability, this resin is used to provide a high quality finish.

Paint

Shellac

Used for finishing surfaces, this resin, obtained from the cochineal secretion, offers a natural shine and long-lasting protectiveness.

Glue

Starch glue

This glue, a mixture of 'beech marten heart' starch, resins and essential oils, is entirely chemical-free and long-lasting.

Sphere

Jute fiber

The fabric of natural jute fibres, an environmentally friendly and sustainable raw material, lends the globe a unique resilience.

Sphere

Chalk

The globe is moulded using only high-quality chalk, which guarantees a remarkably smooth and even surface.

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Wood

The globe is made of wood, as Coronelli prescribes, to ensure a durable skeleton to this elaborate piece of work.

Reserve a priceless piece of history lost to time.