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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: © THE FLAME STORE; © PAPER BOAT COLLECTIVE; © KOZO TAKAYAMA GYOKUSENDO AT GINZA SIX The byword for Japanese copperware, Gyokusendo is known for its tsuiki artisanal technique, where copper sheets are hammered into distinctively beautiful forms and patterns. Originally from Niigata Prefecture, the Ginza outlet features an interior made from an extraordinary 400 sheets of copper – all hammered into shape by the company’s artisans. gyokusendo.com AMBUSH WORKSHOP Cutting-edge Tokyo style at its best, the street-style brand was founded by cosmopolitan duo Verbal and Yoon, and the store has become a pilgrimage site for fashionistas around the globe. Look out for collaborations with labels and artists that offer very limited editions in-store only. ambushdesign.com YAMADA HEIANDO A firm that dates back 101 years and is beloved by the Japanese royal family, it produces a range of traditional lacquerware for every occasion. Adorned with delicate, quintessentially Japanese motifs, the tasteful pieces are ideal gifts to take home as tokens of old Japan. heiando1919.com Inside the minimalist Gyokusendo GOA From slow fashion to modern housewares, shopping in the sunny Indian enclave goes beyond beachy chic. by Prasad Ramamurthy THE FLAME STORE Housed in a 300-year-old Portuguese villa, Flame’s flagship store in Candolim oozes boho style. Inside you’ll discover the brand’s trademark cotton resort wear along with vintage quilts from Bengal, hand-loomed towels from Andhra Pra desh and sustainable fashion labels such as Myoho and James Ferreira. +91 86 6908 7239 SACHA’S SHOP “I like telling stories through the shop,” says Sacha Mendes, a stylist for magazines like GQ India. Her store in Panaji gives you the updated version of traditional Indian crafts, including 11.11’s organic denim from Gujarat and Pahadi Local’s ethically sourced apricot oil from the Himalayas. sachas-shop.com PAPER BOAT COLLECTIVE This concept store in the village of Sangolda speaks to the Goa state of mind. Enjoy the laid-back vibe as you browse necklaces made from upcycled silk saris and toys A selection of wares at the Flame Store in Goa; below: sandals at Paper Boat Collective made by the social enterprise Blue Mango Trust. Afterwards, stop by the cafe for cake and espresso. paperboatcollective.in RANGEELA “A chocolate box of Indo-Asian cultural goodies” is how Indy Gordon describes his store. And a treat to the eyes it is. Go for hand-beaten silverbrass tableware produced by artisans in Uttar Pradesh, handblown glass created from recycled bottles and the brand’s own clothing line of light silks, buttery cashmeres and fine cottons. rangeelagoa.com VAISHNAVIPRATIMA A darling of Mumbai interior designers, Vaishnavipratima’s Goa outpost is laid out like an old colonial home, with a kitchen that doubles as a cafe and an antique four-poster in the bedroom piled with cushions and shibori throws. Peek into the closets, where you’ll find exquisite handloomed fabrics. vaishnavipratima.com DEPARTURES 31
32 DEPARTURES TRAVEL LIE OF THE LAND The Temptations of Tuscany The preeminent Italian wine region has outdone itself with new and new-look destinations that combine fine wines and heartfelt hospitality. by Delia Demma Artist Miroslaw Balka’s Red Nerve installation at Castello di Ama ROLLING HILLS, MEDIEVAL HAMLETS and vineyards as far as the eye can see. This has long been the sun-dappled stereotype of Tuscany – but it is also, at the moment, more true than ever before. A handful of utterly charming properties have been renovated or unveiled recently, offering a selection of delights that would impress even the most indulgent of the Medicis. Take Castello Del Nero (comohotels. com), a sprawling medieval castle which, over the course of the last 900 years, has belonged to three ALESSANDRO MOGGI
