Hidden in Uruguay…

Alium Boutique  opened in Garzon (Uruguay) in 2008 by Carolyn Prevett (textile designer) and Mariano Piñeyrúa (industrial designer), founders of  Alium Design Studio. Both students of the Centro de Diseño Industrial (CDI) Montevideo, Carolyn and Mariano play with the aesthetics of the peaceful village. Respecting the materials and techniques of craftsmen, Alium develops unique and original products (men, women, children) that reflect the essence of Uruguayan people and trades, some of which have ceased to exist. It was totally unexpected to find such a creative store such a little village (2000 habitants), and the element of surprise added a lot of pleasure to the visit…