Mosaic heritage preservation
Ancient mosaic art, flourishing from Roman to Byzantine times, saw its peak in the 4th-11th centuries A.D. These geometric patterns, created by arranging marbles of various sizes, shapes, and colours, evolved in Italy using small triangles and rectangles of coloured stones and glass. This intricate technique, known as "Cosmati" or "Cosmatesque," was named after a skilled Roman family of architects and decorators. Their mastery spread beyond Rome, reaching the High Altar of London's Westminster Abbey, where 38 kings and queens have been crowned.
INSPIRATION BEHIND OUR PATTERNS
MARK / GIUSTI's external look is minimal. Internally, a passion for architecture and geometrics is inspired by the most famous Cosmati mosaics on a journey from ancient Constantinople, via Venice to Ravenna through Rome and then back to London to the intricate floors of Westminster Abbey (Picture on the left).
"Our goal is to revive these historic mosaics, particularly Cosmati mosaics, through outstanding craftsmanship, ethical practices, innovative design. contemporary functionality, and the finest materials. These meticulous works of art should never be forgotten, nor does the story of all who created it." Mark F. Giusti
MOSAIC LEATHER INSPIRATION
MARK / GIUSTI's signature leather is exclusively designed and developed for the brand, featuring custom-made colours. Our goal is to replicate the textured, layered sensation of Cosmati mosaic masterpieces in our leather. This unique texture brings the geometric mosaic designs to life, offering a tactile experience that showcases our commitment to artistry. The finely embossed and debossed details reflect our dedication to creating beautifully crafted, functional masterpieces that embody timeless elegance, quality, and functionality.
Our MARK / GIUSTI pieces are rare artistic masterpieces, uniquely crafted from original mosaic art with unmatched attention to detail and exclusive materials, ensuring they are unlike anything you'll find elsewhere.
ARTISTIC MASTERPIECES
MARK/GIUSTI's first collection in 2009 was called "Bring Back Time". Its name revealed the vision for reintroducing the beautiful Cosmati mosaics into everyday life through our handcrafted pieces that accompany us on our travel adventures, work trips or just a day out in town. Every piece and every collection complements the one before it.
"To me, every collection has a story, a timeline, and a progression. There is a step closer to balanced perfection and functional travel. The result is consciously created artistic masterpieces of timeless elegance, quality and attention to detail." Mark F. Giusti