Beatriz Ball's WESTERN Collection features two striking metal trays based on the form of the agave leaf.
Agave products are trending in the US, but the plant has been used in Mexico for centuries. Traditionally, agave was believed to have medicinal properties. Its sap was also boiled to produce a sweetener known as miel de agave.
The sugars in agave are also fermented to make tequila.
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It is hard to believe that 20 years has passed since Arte Italica was first created by Ann Skidmore, a stay at home mom in CA. Ann started Arte Italica from her home and the first shipments were from her garage, with all the family helping out! A couple of years later, Arte Italica moved its offical office to NY and began warehousing on the east coast. Her dream had come true and years of beautiful Italian products were born!
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