Secrets of Table Styling: The Art of Setting a Good Table
The table and the setting
A course by Folies , Creative Directors and Designers
About the video: The table and the setting
Overview
“Now we are going to delve into the relationship that the table has with the geographical environment and the cultural context of the people. Through some specific cases, we will analyze how traditions can condition, limit or nurture our practices around it and therefore the way in which we serve it.”
In this video lesson Folies addresses the topic: The table and the setting, which is part of the Domestika online course: Secrets of Table Styling: The Art of Setting a Good Table. Learn to create a stunning table and discover the art of Table Styling. Surprise your guests with an unforgettable experience..
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson I will tell you about the table and the environment, how culture, geography and the weather can affect how we approach setting the table. Here I will show you how to do it. As we saw in the previous lesson, our relationship with the table it has been transformed as society evolves. However, time is not the only factor. The geographical context also conditions the way in which we relate to the table. First of all, culturally we give different meanings to this ritual, and it is these meanings that determine the rules that govern our behavior. That is, each culture gives a diffe...”
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Course summary for: Secrets of Table Styling: The Art of Setting a Good Table
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Interior Decoration, Interior Design

Folies
A course by Folies
The architect Jimena Londoño and the designer Eugenia Robledo are dedicated to creating spaces, experiences and objects around well-being. Together they founded Folies, a brand that is committed to creating new, high-quality classics that last over time.
They have had the opportunity to collaborate with WeWork Peru and Colombia, Adidas, Lafayette, Maison Objet, Ora The floral Agency, Glenfidich, among many others. Today, they continue to design objects that generate an impact on a social level and work for the people who, for them, are the main focus of design.
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