"Minaudière" Evening Clutch • Archive Collection
This wooden evening clutch, is an original piece created by Emanuele Pantanella in the 1990s, that is part of the exclusive Archive Collection.
Its essential lines follow the natural form of the material, highlighting the grain, tones, and subtle imperfections that make each piece distinctive. “The forms already exist in nature, they just need to be reinterpreted.” This idea runs through Emanuele’s work, giving life to objects that feel discovered rather than invented.
This clutch is entirely handcrafted in Italy by Emanuele's Pantanella's very first craftsmen, making it a Limited Edition.
Dimensions & Materials
Materials:
• Pear wood
• Silk black tassel
Dimensions:
• L.21 cm x 11,5 cm x h.4 cm
• L.8.3 in x 4.5 in x H.1.6 in
The Minaudière collection
Created by Emanuele Pantanella, the Minaudière Collection, was designed and produced in the 1990s. It consists of unique pieces born from a creative vision that blends formal rigor with artistic impulse. Each piece results from a meticulous selection of fine woods, combined with stones and precious metals, achieving a rare balance between natural materials and refined craftsmanship.
Sculptural objects with a strong identity, the Minaudières reinterpret the evening clutch as an aesthetic microcosm, capable of embodying the essence of bold design.
“The forms already exist in nature, they just need to be reinterpreted.” — this guiding principle runs through Pantanella’s work, transforming each object into a dialogue between nature and imagination.
Each piece is one-of-a-kind, entirely handcrafted by a single artisan, and represents the highest expression of Emanuele Pantanella’s creative freedom.
Crafted by Hand, Shaped by Nature
Each of our creations is handmade using carefully selected wood and leather. Because we work exclusively with natural materials, no two pieces are ever exactly alike. Variations in color, grain, and texture are part of the beauty of the process. They are not imperfections, but unique marks of authenticity that make every product one of a kind.
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