Dear Collectors: It is with a heavy heart I write you, our customers, to tell you a meaningful part of our beloved facility in Mexico burned. It was my father’s warehouse he built to facilitate the family cattle ranching business, and we repurposed it to accommodate The Jan Barboglio Collections. I am pleased to report that there was no loss of life, and no one was hurt....such a blessing, for which I am relieved. The Jan Barboglio Collections were built over many years as a labor of love alongside you, our wonderful customers and collectors. We have been able to bring to you one special piece at a time over many years, and we could only do this through your remarkable loyalty. So it is for this very reason that I think it took me all of four minutes to decide that I must also share with you this daunting and yet character building challenge we must face today. I leave today for Mexico. Our fine craftsmen have relied on me for many years, and I love them as family. I will not let them down now. Nor will I let you down. We will regroup, and rebuild. Events such as these always produce beautiful stories in the end, bring us closer together, prove what we are truly made of. We have decided to embrace this tragedy head on as.......la belleza del fuego....the beauty of the fire. As you can see, it is part of who we are now, and we must see it through with strength. I hope you will join us in this unchartered territory. We will keep you updated on our Blog at janbarboglio and on our Jan Barboglio Facebook page. As you know, “social media” is new to us, however, I find it necessary in light of these events to engage. It will be a comfort. Should you choose, we welcome you as friends and followers. Once I arrive and see items that may have been touched by the fire, but retain their beauty, they may be offered and specifically marked with a seal. You know how particular I am.......I will only know it when I see it. It is my hope Mother Nature has uniquely touched some pieces. Fortunately, our USA distribution center just received a portion of our new finished work. Items will continue to be available in stores and our website. Thank you again for your loyalty, and we appreciate your support as we rebuild. I’ve decided to face this challenge as creatively as I can. I feel a bond with collectors, and those who work with us on our collections both in Mexico and the United States...... all of whom are considered friends and family to us at The Jan Barboglio Collections. Best regards, Jan Barboglio
Posted on: Wed, 30 Jul 2014 21:56:03 +0000
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