Arts and crafts Corse-Du-Sud

Valerie exhibits her original and unique creations on recycled wood in her small shop in the heart of Zonza for the pleasure of the visitors. On different supports, but always in wood, she is inspired by what surrounds her while recovering what usually ends up in the trash. Benches, door plaques, decorations to be hung or put up with animals, cars, the constitution of Pasquale Paoli or any theme according to her inspiration or to your requests, because she also works on order. Beauty and ecology: all winners!

In the heart of the Alta Rocca, this cutlery workshop has been in existence for forty years. Here, two master craftsmen design and create one-of-a-kind pieces in a constant quest for quality and respect for the traditions of artistic forging. The materials they use are carefully selected beforehand. The many stages involved in making a genuine Corsican knife worthy of the name are carried out according to the rules of the craft. Franck Thomas and Jean-François Tramoni present their knives like jewels.

In Lopigna, small village isolated mountain, Serge Martelloni creates and forge its knives. The blades are made of carbon steel or Damas steel. The coves are made from different horns (ram, goat cheese, goat, buffalo or zebu) or ivory of warthog (defences). You will find its production in the shop Art'otel Isula 57, rue Fesch in Ajaccio.

It's a lovely store where you can take home items genuinely made in Corsica by artisans who love their art and, above all, their island: knives by Atelier Lopignais, Jean-Jacques Bernet, Jean Rubini, among others, as well as paintings on various supports such as burlap or wallpaper, clay statuettes, as well as jewelry, pottery, leather goods, pens, T-shirts and coasters. Discover the wonders of this boutique and the talent of its artisans!

In his former workshop, Jef Nicolier is a creator of wooden objects. He is an artisan pipe-maker - a craft that is losing its way - and you can watch a video showing the various stages in the manufacture of pipes and other turned wooden objects: pens with inlaid color slices (unique pieces), perfume atomizers, pendants and clocks in noble materials such as olive, juniper and boxwood. The magnificent work of an experienced craftsman that we are delighted to discover and appreciate.