The Perfect Union
Every year in the coldest weeks of the winter season, strange sculptures begin to appear in the fields all over the island. It is the moment for grafting.
Wild olive trees grow throughout the island and they produce perfectly tiny olives with a thin and bitter skin. However, though the oil from wild olives is supposedly superior to that of domesticated varieties, the yield is much, much lower. And so the grafting game begins. Wild olive trees grow throughout the island and they produce perfectly tiny olives with a thin and bitter skin. However, though the oil from wild olives is supposedly superior to that of domesticated varieties, the yield is much, much lower. And so the grafting game begins.
Pretziada is a creative practice based on the island of Sardinia that promotes the heritage of a territory through diverse projects dedicated to contemporary ruralism. By that, we mean any action that helps to shape the future trajectory of the island in healthy and inventive ways, without bowing to the needs and expectations of the outside world.​
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Research and narration are at the heart of our practice and we work tirelessly to create opportunities for temporary residents to absorb as much as they can from the local culture. Our collection of design objects is the fruit of encounters between international creatives and local artisans. Each piece is an homage to the history and iconography of Sardinia, made with care and attention to detail.
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