The Extremaduran craftsman Javier Sánchez Medina.
At CN Traveler we know very well the precious craftsmanship of Javier Sánchez Medina. It's been a long time since We were won over by its avant-garde pieces in esparto grass, bamboo, wicker and white hackberry wood, like his famous animal heads and mirrors.
His spirit fits well with the relaxation and freshness of Loewe's Paula's Ibiza collection, so the firm is now launching a collaboration with the man from Extremadura, which he has accompanied with his handcrafted creations this line that every summer reminds us of Jonathan Anderson's passion for Ibiza.
Taking advantage of the launch of this 2021, Sánchez Medina's works reinforce the Mediterranean personality of the collection dressing the windows of Casas Loewe around the world and the sales spaces of Paula's Ibiza perfumes.
We submit the artisan Javier S. Medina to our traveling questionnaire.
“Tradition also allows us freedom. These pieces represent my land, they represent who I am, and they are a tribute to the old trades”, Xavier comments. We have taken the opportunity to launch our Traveler Questionnaire which, in his case, passes through a volcano, Zahara de los Atunes... and a song by Ace of Base.
The craftsman Javier S. Medina –wearing a District 91 shirt and COS pants– in the Rincón de la Vieja National Park, Costa Rica.
1.Share a travel anecdote that you have never told. "On the last trip I made to the Poás Volcano in Costa Rica, we were caught by the tail of Hurricane Eta that was passing through Nicaragua. We had terrible weather, non-stop rain, and a fog that could not be seen two steps away. We were at the foot of the volcano without being able to see it."
2. Your favorite 'secret' hotel. "It's the place where I usually escape from the routine and unwind. If I told you, it would no longer be a secret."
3.Your favorite classic hotel. "Mas de la Fouque, **near Marseille, France". **
4. Recommend some great little place off the beaten path. "Aldeia do Meco. A village located next to Lisbon, Portugal."
5.If you could throw a party at a restaurant anywhere in the world right now, where would it be? "Deluz Restaurant in Santander".
6.A book that has inspired you to travel or, at least, to dream of a destination. "Sebastiao Salgado. All the photos published on those trips around the world."
Aldeia do Meco.
7.A film whose location left its mark on you. "Call Me By Your Name".
8.A place where you fell in love. "Madrid".
9.The airline or airport terminal where you enjoy the most. "JFK Terminal 6, NY".
Zahara Beach (Zahara de los Atunes, Cádiz).
10.Your favorite store discovered on a trip and what would you buy there now. "In Red Hook, in New York, a store of Second-hand objects and antiques that I could lose myself in for hours. I do not remember his name".
11.A song that reminds you of vacations. "All that she She Wants, by Ace Of Base".
12. Your favorite place in the world. "Zahara de los Atunes, in Cadiz. My paradise".
13.The one you most want to visit. "New York".
14.Three garments that are never missing in your suitcase. "Some jeans, a basic T-shirt, some trainers."
15.A person, company or place that you know and that is developing an initiative to make the world a better place. "'Ard is a beautiful little project that helps give visibility and value the crafts of Moroccan women, helping their families."