Born from a dialogue between designer and artisan, the Khong Lor Vase reimagines Lao woodcraft through the lens of light and interior beauty. Inspired by the vast limestone cave of Khong Lor in Bolikhamsai Province, the piece invites the viewer to look within rather than around. Combining traditional carving with modern transparency, it remains one of the most emblematic designs conceived during the author’s artistic direction at Caruso Creations.

In the sculptural work of Dirk Koolmees, wood becomes a living geometry; fluid, precise, and full of quiet motion. Hand-carved with traditional tools, his abstract forms bridge mathematics and biology, celebrating the grace of natural materials and the discipline of inherited craft. Exhibited internationally, Koolmees’ sculptures invite contemplation through their balance of movement and stillness.

Paris-born Michel Saada, professionally known as Shada, has spent over thirty years transforming his Laotian sanctuary into a canvas for experimentation and craft. His paintings record energy, intuition, and emotion, inviting viewers into a space where imagination and material converge.

From academic research on Laos and its international relations to a renewed devotion to art and interiors, Pietro A. Chiarini traces the path that led him from study to creation. Between antique galleries in Italy and the poetic craftsmanship of Laos, this story marks the beginning of a journey where beauty, culture, and lived experience meet.

From the ateliers of Laos to the quiet spaces of reflection, Pietro A. Chiarini Digest traces a personal journey through art, design, and craftsmanship. A place where tradition and contemporary aesthetics meet, and where every object tells a story of beauty, purpose, and human touch.