€80-€300Venetian forcola in Venice
Why
It condenses the technical intelligence of the lagoon into a functional sculpture. This asymmetrical support, created to guide the movement of the gondola, reflects a culture that has made adaptation a refined form of knowledge. Its shape, both tool and sculptural sign, reveals a city accustomed to transforming practical necessities into aesthetic expressions. In it one recognizes a mindset that conceives balance as an artisanal achievement.
- Fatto a mano
- Tradizione veneziana
- Pezzo unico
- Da collezione
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Description of Venetian forcola
The Venetian forcola is the wooden support on which the gondola’s oar (or that of other Venetian boats) rests. Each forcola is hand-carved, unique, and designed for a specific type of boat and rower.
Cultural significance of Venetian forcola
The forcola is:
- a symbol of Venetian maritime culture
- an example of artisanal ergonomics
- an object that unites function, sculpture, and tradition.
Every curve has a name and a precise function. It is considered a functional sculpture.
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Where to find Venetian forcola in Venice
Workshops of Venetian remeri:
- Saverio Pastor - Dorsoduro
- Roberto Fontanella - Castello
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Questions about Venetian forcola
What makes Venetian forcola authentic?
The forcola is: - a symbol of Venetian maritime culture - an example of artisanal ergonomics - an object that unites function, sculpture, and tradition. Every curve has a name and a precise function. It is considered a functional sculpture.
Where to find Venetian forcola in Venice?
Workshops of Venetian remeri: - Saverio Pastor - Dorsoduro - Roberto Fontanella - Castello
How much does Venetian forcola cost?
€80-€300
Why choose Venetian forcola as a gift?
It condenses the technical intelligence of the lagoon into a functional sculpture. This asymmetrical support, created to guide the movement of the gondola, reflects a culture that has made adaptation a refined form of knowledge. Its shape, both tool and sculptural sign, reveals a city accustomed to transforming practical necessities into aesthetic expressions. In it one recognizes a mindset that conceives balance as an artisanal achievement.
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