Borgo Box
Every box holds a village waiting to be remembered.
This is not a generic Italian gift. It’s a village-specific archive built around one exact comune, the place your family came from, translated into paper, objects, and provenance you can hold in your hands. It arrives like a keepsake you keep on display, then pull down when you want to feel close to a name, a street, a bell tower, a family story.
What you’re really buying
- A tangible connection to one specific town, not “Italy” as an idea
- Objects sourced in Italy with clear provenance, tied to real makers and workshops
- A printed story pack that turns place into context, not trivia
- A gift that feels personal on day one, and deeper years later
Open it and the pacing feels intentional. You start with the words and the map, you locate the place, you get the story, and only then do you meet the objects. The hero piece anchors the whole experience, then smaller supporting pieces add texture, craft, and daily-life detail. Every item is paired with its own provenance card, so the meaning stays attached, not lost after the unboxing.
We work with strict provenance rules. If we can’t name the maker, it doesn’t go in your box.
Inside the Archive Edition
- A dedication card written for the recipient
- Fold-out maps that pinpoint the region and the specific comune
- A short Heritage Booklet that tells the story of the place with grounded, human detail
- A statement artisan object anchored to the geography
- A supporting set of handmade pieces chosen to complement the hero object
- Provenance cards for each item, with maker, workshop location, and craft context
Personalization
At checkout you’ll share:
- The comune, the exact town or village of origin
- The recipient name for the dedication
- The occasion, so the closing letter matches the moment
Lead time
3 to 4 weeks for custom sourcing and curation.
A note on uniqueness and product photos
Images are for descriptive purposes only. Every Archive Edition is one of one. Your box will be unique, shaped by your comune and the makers available at the time, while keeping the same structure, quality bar, and provenance standard.
No perishables
This edition contains no perishable food or consumables. It’s designed to be kept.