Morante's Notes
Personal column by Elena, Morante Boutique founder, journalist and antique dealer.
Where journalism meets the world of antiques.
Original research, historical investigations, object identification, and years of hands-on experience with vintage and antiques
The History of Marín Chiclana Dolls: The Rise a...
The Artist Who Wanted to Paint — and Created a Symbol of Spain The story of Marin Chiclana did not begin as the story of a toy factory. It began...
The History of Marín Chiclana Dolls: The Rise a...
The Artist Who Wanted to Paint — and Created a Symbol of Spain The story of Marin Chiclana did not begin as the story of a toy factory. It began...
Marín Chiclana: The Doll That Opened a Door to ...
Several years ago, as a dealer in vintage objects, I came across a tall, elegant flamenco dancer in an unusual dress: bright red, trimmed with green lace. Naturally, I wanted...
Marín Chiclana: The Doll That Opened a Door to ...
Several years ago, as a dealer in vintage objects, I came across a tall, elegant flamenco dancer in an unusual dress: bright red, trimmed with green lace. Naturally, I wanted...
The Etsy Customer Field Guide: Species Every Vi...
I've been selling vintage and antique items on Etsy for nearly five years. Recently, I became sufficiently reckless to open my own independent shop. It felt a bit like an...
The Etsy Customer Field Guide: Species Every Vi...
I've been selling vintage and antique items on Etsy for nearly five years. Recently, I became sufficiently reckless to open my own independent shop. It felt a bit like an...
The Romantic Fantasy of Being an Antique Dealer
French flea markets are not polished antique malls with perfect lighting and carefully styled shelves. You mostly see that version on Instagram. Most of the time, they are cold mornings,...
The Romantic Fantasy of Being an Antique Dealer
French flea markets are not polished antique malls with perfect lighting and carefully styled shelves. You mostly see that version on Instagram. Most of the time, they are cold mornings,...