COPPER
Like a clear sky at dusk or a sand desert at dawn, the burnt reddish-orange hue of copper in its original state, slowly oxidises over time. We are enamoured with the process that spans over decades, and how exposure to air and moisture makes the copper slowly turn from a rich metallic orange into a dark brown tint before settling into its final patinated stage, lending its soft matte jade green beauty to its environment.
Copper, or Cuprum as it is called in Latin, has traditionally been a symbol of power and wealth. Originally mined in Cyprus, this lustrous element is one of few metals that occur naturally in a directly usable form. Its malleable natural characteristics have been explored by humans since 8000 BC to create ornate and decorative objects. Over millennia copper has also been used as currency and in architecture.
Since Copper isn’t an amalgamation of metals, it may be melted and reused over and over again. The slow and steady ageing process can be altered through treatment during production. We apply different methods when crafting our copper planters and pots in order to achieve the perfect object for its intended environment and placement.