Handcrafting makes a difference. The care and craftsmanship in a handmade item, whether furniture, clothing, or spirits, is obvious. We wanted to celebrate the artisanal Roca Patrón tequila with a series of handmade bar tools. Shannon Bowser of Brooklyn SLaB created a one-of-a-kind bar cart, inspired by Roca Patrón, and invited us into her summer studio in Maine to check out the process. Something she doesn’t mention in the video below: the stunning wooden cart uses 12 different types of wood and no nails. Best of all: it could be yours. We’re auctioning off all the custom commissioned items to raise money for DIFFA (Design Industry Foundation Fighting AIDS), one of the country’s largest nonprofit supporters of direct care for those living with HIV/AIDS. Check out the video, and enter your bid; the auction runs through October 3rd.
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