Vase "Apicoados Largo" by Susana Bastos & Marcelo Alvarenga

ALVA's newest collection, Apicoados, features handcrafted vessels made from Brazilian soapstone—Pico, Largo, and Coco. Using the apicoado technique—a gentle hammering of the stone surface with a nail—ALVA's artisans give the pieces a nature-inspired texture and a distinctive hammered finish.

With its pastel and silver earth tones, polished interiors, and serene contours, the Apicoados collection is a treat for the eye and soul. They rise above functionality and pay homage to the timeless beauty of soapstone and contemporary Brazilian design.