New Ravenna is pleased to present the Heritage collection, in celebration of the company’s 30th anniversary. The 14 mosaic designs in the collection are handcrafted in Virginia from stone, jewel glass, and Glazed Basalto with accents of brass and metallic glaze. Heritage was inspired by New Ravenna’s three decades of artisan innovation, which have created an American legacy in the art of mosaic design. The essential design ethos from each decade was reinterpreted to create a collection that honors ancient mosaic techniques, while celebrating innovation in materials, and imaginative design. History, Texture, and Color comprise the categories, which reflect each decade.
The History patterns in the first decade reflect New Ravenna’s very beginning, when the company was inspired by the ancient mosaics of the roman African tradition. Texture informed the second decade when New Ravenna innovated in the creation of tatami, cosmos, and Venetian honing techniques. This was the decade it also incorporated metallic accents to add reflective shine and glamour. Color dominated the company’s third decade as it expanded palette options by adding brilliant jewel glass and glazed basalto.
Heritage includes multiple finishes to create textures that reflect historical precedence. The materials in the collection have been honed, polished, pillowed, and tumbled. Mosaic techniques range from hand cutting and chopping to water-jet. Depending on the material, Heritage can be installed on walls and floors, indoors and out. New Ravenna mosaics are available at showrooms throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe.
