Beautiful Things

Products from the region

High-carat pieces karat2.com

A visit to the small Karat2 jewellery shop in Brixen/Bressanone’s arcades is like stepping into a glittering jewellery box. The boutique is a treasure trove of beautifully designed one-off pieces with intricate detailing, delicate necklaces and high-carat pendants made by expert goldsmiths. Martin Unterkircher and his team also use traditional techniques to adjust family heirlooms and repair watches. Gold ring with topaz and diamonds, €2,150.00.

Sustainable drawings

Elisabeth Mair from Lajen/Laion combines the traditional craft of papermaking with the modern art of digital illustration. Her unusual designs inspire reflection and serve as a reminder of the importance of sustainability. Elisabeth makes her paper from old shredded shipping boxes and packages her unique, fine drawings in handmade plastic-free envelopes. Her pieces can be purchased in Kauri Store in Brixen and online at Etsy.com and Selbergmocht.it. Notebook with hand-stitched binding, €15.50.

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Turning old into new REX, a former military barracks gym in Brixen, has been given a new lease of life as an upcycling centre where all sorts of materials and objects – think ceramics, crates, corks, vacuum cleaners, sofas and smartphones – are reinvented for a second, third or even fourth time. At REX, nothing is thrown away and, instead, everything is repaired, recycled and reused. The REX team also promotes conscious consumerism at events such as its Bike Repair Day or workshops and get-togethers.

Cute, organic clothes

Manuela Pedevilla started out making clothes for her young daughter Maja, but today she uses her dress-making skills to create baby grows, summer dresses and jackets for babies and toddlers under her label ManuFactured. Her clothes stand out for their high-quality fabrics and practical style, as well as her love of Scandinavian patterns, natural shades and sweet, eye-catching prints. Could her design featuring small elephants perhaps be a tribute to the famous elephant that passed through Manuela’s home town of Brixen on its journey across the Alps in 1551? Handmade organic jersey t-shirt, €20.00.

Schnapps in every flavour

In addition to its traditional pomace brandy – which is somewhat humorously called “Villanders Whisky” – the Pschnickerhof farm shop in Villanders/Villandro sells an array of home-brewed grappa, schnapps and liqueurs in flavours ranging from plum and elderflower to wood-infused apple. Junior farmer Daniel Kainzwaldner likes to keep surprising his customers by distilling exciting new products. He also offers private tasting tours (by reservation only). Each bottle contains 500 ml.

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Boots for every foot

Follow in the footsteps of worldclass skiing pros Mikaela Shiffrin and Lara Gut by visiting Schuhbert in Brixen the next time you need new ski boots. Skilled shoemaker Hubert Rabensteiner fits ski boots, insoles and protectors perfectly to each customer’s feet and also makes customised inner shoes. His goal is to make stylish ski boots that are more durable than conventional models and do not cause any pressure or pain when racing down the slopes. All-mountain POP Annie or POP Benny ski boots, also suitable for ski touring; price available on request.

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Dumplings made easy

With the dumpling mix from Niki Back, making dumplings at home has never been easier. All you need is an egg, some warm milk and Niki Back’s mixes – they come in speck ham, spinach or herb varieties – and you’ll be able to whip up some delicious dumplings in no time. Just as tasty as dumplings made from scratch, they’re ideal served with a colourful salad or browned butter and parmesan. Mix for 6 herb dumplings, 140 g, €5.90.

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