Here is a profession I could never succeed in: a goldsmith. Working on a miniature scale is beyond my capacity. This is why I admire the rings and bracelets created by Elena and Isabella, or their brand est. Simply wearing them makes me proud. The duo works on the pieces in their studio in Neukölln, and you’ll find the results in shops like Süper Store in Kreuzberg. Perfectly timed before the gift-giving season, the designers are offering their jewelry alongside products by fellow designers at the “Open Studio” event during the first and third weekend of Advent. You’ll have to make up your mind between the filigree pieces by est, the minimal glass cube pendants by Hanna Pordzig, nature-inspired accessories by Natsuko Mizushima van der Ree, and playful cloud or pumpkin motif porcelain pendants by Yama collection. Speaking of porcelain: handmade cups and vases by Schoemig Porzellan will take part, too. Last but not least, chocolates by the Japanese shop Nazuna will be the icing on the cake. (Photo bottom: Laura Muthesius)
Open Studio, Müllenhoffstr.18, 10967 Berlin-Kreuzberg
Sat 29.11.2014, 12-20h; 1st Advent Facebook event
Sun 30.11.2014, 12-18h
Sat 13.11.2014, 12-20h; 3rd Advent Facebook event
Sun 14.12.2014, 12-18h
Verena Schwarz has lived in Berlin for 10 years and has currently found her home in Neukölln’s Schillerkiez. She runs the online journal Avant with several friends, and writes forMit Vergnügen on art related topics.
