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Foglie e Civette
FOGLIE E CIVETTE
The animal kingdom has long populated Fornasetti ’ s imagination and enriches this wallpaper with watchful owls nestled amongst a thick mantle of Chiavi Segrete leaves in tones of rich sapphire and citrine , as well as the softer stone and spring-like leaf greens .
RAMO DI ORTENSIA
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The owl , forever associated with darkness and gloom , can see and move deftly in the dark , hence its symbolism as the embodiment of wisdom and foresight . This ambivalent and mysterious symbol fascinated Piero Fornasetti , who used it as a motif on numerous accessories and porcelain items .
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The ‘ Ortensie ’ design is based upon the abundant hydrangea bushes that grow in the garden that surrounds the Fornasetti
Ramo di Ortensia
house in Milan . Piero Fornasetti created this design in the 50s applying it to numerous tables and trays .
The idea to use hydrangea leaves came to Piero thanks to his son Barnaba . At 3 years old he brought one of the plant ’ s leaves with a small daisy on it from the family garden as a gift for his father . The design captures the lush sprawling trails of this blousy plant and its redolent summer fragrance .
ORTENSIA
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Stemming from the original ‘ Ortensie ’ design , Barnaba Fornasetti created a dense bouquet of petals with bees that at first covered a scarf and furniture of the Atelier . This bounteous floral print is full of life , drawing you into the garden and filling your