Diptyque | Shell Candle Lid
Shell fragments
Molded and sanded down to bring out its pearly luster, this lid made of recycled seashells is crafted by hand in a workshop in Brittany.
Inspired by the technique known as "terrazzo alla veneziana", this candle accessory is composed of fragments of black seashells combined with a white mineral base. And since the contrasting pattern is entirely random, each piece is unique Couleuvre.
Molded and sanded down to bring out its pearly luster, this lid made of recycled seashells is crafted by hand in a workshop in Brittany.
Inspired by the technique known as "terrazzo alla veneziana", this candle accessory is composed of fragments of black seashells combined with a white mineral base. And since the contrasting pattern is entirely random, each piece is unique Couleuvre.
Starting with the idea that waste can be a resource, Boutures experiments with new materials and contemporary artisans. For diptyque, Boutures reveals the emerging genius of a studio in Britany, France, specializing in recycled seashells. An eco-responsible approach that extracts real value from waste, artisan techniques and design, from the selection of the seashells all the way to the final result of enchanting and surprising decorative objects. In ultra-limited edition or as short runs. After having been cleaned and crushed, the morsels are mixed with a mineral base. Once poured into molds, the objects are then dried in the open air for several days before polishing. The neo-material obtained evokes granito, or “terrazzo alla veneziana”, composed of stone and marble fragments and cement… a savoir-faire that has existed for centuries.
- Designed for a 190g candle
- Materials: Mussel shells and white mineral binder
- Weight: 120g
- Size: 8cm