ISSUE 22: Proxecto Bolina Has Good Taste
There’s an intelligence that lives in the hands. You see it in the tension of a knot, the rhythm of a stitch, the way a material responds to touch after years of repetition. Proxecto Bolina taps directly into this intelligence—not by imitating the past, but by carrying it forward.
In concert with Galician artisans, the brand uses traditional net-weaving techniques—methods once used by fishermen and coastal workers—to create sculptural, quietly radiant accessories. But these aren’t nostalgia pieces. Bolina’s work feels fresh, minimal, even architectural.
There’s something rare in this balance: honoring traditional craft without slipping into kitsch, creating shapes that feel rooted in place but somehow not bound by it. The result is work that’s delicate but not precious, open but not undone. Accessories that feel like air and salt and time, spun into form.
GTW: What does good taste mean to you?
PB: For me, good taste is about being aware of what’s happening around us—understanding the needs of the world, recognising current trends, and translating those into our daily lives, while each of us reinterprets them in our own creative way.
GTW: Who in your life do you think has the best taste?
PB: I would say my mom. She has an incredible sense of style and creativity, and she always gives me the best feedback on my new designs and ideas.
GTW: Is there a specific object in your home or studio that brings you daily joy?
PB: Yes—a chair I designed early in my career, which now sits in my bedroom. Seeing it every day reminds me to trust myself, be bold, and embrace courage in my work.
GTW: What’s the last thing you truly fell in love with—an artwork, an outfit, a space, a moment, a person?
PB: I recently fell in love again with my hometown, a place that has always been close to my heart. I decided to move back here after living for eight years straight in Barcelona, and it reminded me of the value of staying close to ones roots.
GTW: What’s one piece of advice you’d give to someone developing their own taste or creative identity?
PB: If you have an idea, don’t hesitate to bring it to life. Some ideas succeed, others don’t—but in the process of creating, you discover parts of yourself you might not have known before.
GTW: What’s a reference point you always return to—an image, a place, a material, a song?
PB: The sea and the materials it offers always inspire me. Whenever I feel stuck, I return to the ropes and nets I collect from the beach, letting them guide my creativity.
GTW: Has your idea of beauty or style changed over time?
PB: Yes—over time I’ve come to appreciate the beauty of imperfection. There’s a growing openness to showing process and embracing unique, unrepeatable pieces. This is something I’ve learned deeply through my work as an artisan.
GTW: What’s something that shouldn’t work but you love anyway?
PB: Even though neutral tones are often preferred, I love creating with bold colors and unusual combinations that might not traditionally “fit” together.
GTW: Anything exciting coming up you'd like to share or promote?
PB: Last year I launched the brand, Proxecto Bolina, along with our website and online store. At the moment, I’m developing new collections and training as a net maker to expand my craft.
GTW: What's your ideal day off look like?
Spending time in my hometown with family and friends, and reconnecting with nature—that’s how I truly switch off from work.
This week’s goodies: tactile and tide-pulled—knotted netting, flowing lines, and lightweight shapes that feel like a breeze off the sea. For lovers of craft, quiet drama, and objects that carry their own rhythm.
