This collection of four knives symbolizes the family bond in a special moment, while sharing the pleasure of a good meal. Each piece represents a generation through the main female figures and is identified on the handle with an engraving as “La néta”, “La filla”, “La mama” and “La iaia” (that means the granddaughter, the daughter, the mother, and the grandmother in catalan), preserving the original handwriting. The older the generation, the greater the wisdom and the larger the size.
The project was carried out in collaboration with the Association of Women Carpenters of Barcelona, selecting reclaimed oak wood both for its qualities and its conceptual significance, as a tribute to the abandoned cellar in Thiers where the knife blades were found. Traditionally, this wood has been used in barrels for storing wine, and by repurposing it, the collection embraces sustainability, reducing waste and giving new life to a noble material.
Moreover, the project highlights the value of crafts, emphasizing the skill and dedication of artisans in shaping each handle with care and precision. After several tests, the final design breaks away from the conventional shape, offering a new yet equally ergonomic proposal that reflects both innovation and respect for the old blades.
Nutcreatives is a creative agency based in Barcelona that has been designing products and services with the best environmental and social impact for over 15 years.
