The Tressage Paradis collection: where island light meets crystalline matter
The creations in this new collection transport the art of crystal to a sunnier realm, where colors represent a lush and vibrant nature. Amber hues evoke the warmth of the island sun, while deep greens with emerald reflections recall the freshness of tropical foliage. In this chromatic symphony, light flows freely through the material, revealing its transparencies, shadows, and ever-changing brilliance. The pâte de cristal technique, which is the hallmark of Cristallerie Daum, captures both the density of plants and the lightness of woven materials. The crystal surface reproduces the refinement of natural fibers hand-braided by the time-honored techniques of traditional artisans. Each relief comes alive in the light, creating an impression of continuous movement. In this collection, crystal is not merely a sculpted material: it becomes an invitation to enter a verdant paradise shaped by the hands of the Cristallerie's artisans and enhanced by the imagination. The presence of hummingbirds, delicately integrated into the composition, completes this poetic vision. Sculpted from translucent crystal with emerald green hues, they seem suspended in flight, as if frozen in an eternal dance. Symbols of grace and agility, these birds add an ethereal dimension to the works, contrasting with the density of the plant forms. They embody movement within stillness, the vibration of life captured in an eternal material.
The Tressage Paradis Collection: Sculptural Works Where Art and Nature Intertwine. The Tressage Paradis collection features vases of varying proportions, the centerpiece of which is a monumental piece that stands as a model of strength and balance. Its ample, flared silhouette expresses the upward surge of vegetation while simultaneously controlling its growth. The verticality of the lines, intertwined like a bouquet of braided foliage, creates a unique contrast between the architectural rigor of the weaving and the natural movement of the plant, making each vase in the collection a work of art where nature itself is transformed into crystal.
The large and medium versions replicate the design of the magnum vase in smaller dimensions, while offering the same chromatic intensity and sculptural refinement. In each of these vases, the warmth of amber interacts with the freshness of green, creating a polychrome tableau where light plays a central role. These nuances are not merely decorative: they contribute to the expression of a world in motion, where vegetation, air, and light coexist in sumptuous harmony. Each creation in the Tressage Paradis collection is produced in limited editions, thus marking its place among the select circle of rare and timeless works. Crafted in the Daum workshops, these pieces demand perfect mastery of the lost-wax casting technique, a process where artisanal precision depends on the reactions of the material. The intensity of the colours, the translucency of the foliage, the vibrant presence of the hummingbirds: every detail testifies to a centuries-old know-how, perpetuated and reinvented by our master glassmakers with each creation.
