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Bosa is an Italian design ceramics workshop based in Borso del Grappa, in the Veneto foothills, among hills and streams at the foot of Monte Grappa. It is an area where the ceramic tradition of Bassano, the cosmopolitan culture of Venice and the innovative spirit of Asolo meet.
Handmade since 1976
The company was founded in 1976, when Italo Bosa started his own production following the old techniques of ceramics: objects made entirely by hand, with a wide range of colours, decoration in precious metals such as gold, platinum and copper, and glazes in shades created by the company itself. They are still the basis of production today and make every piece recognisable.
Alongside craftsmanship, Bosa carries out constant experimentation with the possibilities of ceramics, turning traditional forms and functions into new interpretations and fantastic worlds. Italo Bosa passed this approach on to his daughters Francesca and Daniela, to his wife and to his collaborators.
The designers
Research has allowed the company to make pieces that are very difficult because of the complexity of the moulds and their large size, often with young designers, mostly from Europe. After its first collaboration with Marco Zanuso Jr. and a long relationship with the Palomba Serafini studio, Bosa has worked with Satyendra Pakhalé, Patricia Urquiola, Elena Salmistraro, Nika Zupanc, Pepa Reverter, Ionna Vautrin, Constance Guisset, Marco Morosini, Manolo Bossi, Gualtiero Sacchi, Sam Baron, Luca Nichetto and Marc Sadler, and especially with Jaime Hayon, author of many of its most playful worlds.
Bosa has also worked with furniture companies such as Minotti, Moroso, B&B Italia and Baccarat, and has made custom pieces for brands such as Ferrari, Escada and De Beers.
Around the world
According to the company, Bosa products are distributed in more than 50 countries, with a wide range designed for different markets. Some pieces are found in international museums, in their thematic exhibitions, temporary shows and bookshops.
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