I’ve already written about the gorgeous packaging of the Mast Brothers Chocolate, but after watching this documentary, I may just have to stop by their Brooklyn shop to catch a glimpse of this eccentric duo in action.
The video, though, is definitely worth watching to hear Rick Mast talk about rekindling “childlike curiosity,” how old craft forms have become covetously “new,” and the inconsistencies of the handmade are more valuable than a perfectly-made mass-produced counterpart. Plus, I love seeing them put on their beard nets when making chocolate.
Produced by The Scout—which is my new favorite website on lifestyle and design in New York and Brooklyn—the documentary on the Mast Brothers is part of a larger series on craftsmanship. These shorts are not only well-crafted films, but they also show inspiring glimpses into very different crafts, practiced by those who are passionate about what they do and what they make.
I had already screened the first in the series, an engaging documentary on the leather manufacturers Billykirk, but I’ve included both below, as well as a brief description of The Scout documentaries.
