Artists’ Book commissioned by Häfele India as a farewell gift for their beloved Managing Director who was retiring after 20 years. The names of all 941 employees across South Asia appear on the front and back of the garland.

An accompanying booklet carries messages for him from the employees.

Garland (noun)

A circular or spiral arrangement of intertwined material worn around the neck.

• In adoration of deities and men

• A token of public honour for distinguished service

• An act of humbling oneself before a guest or exalted soul

• An act of respect, offering reverence to another

• Circular form symbolizing God’s unending love, resurrection and rebirth

Every description for the word Garland provided by assorted dictionaries holds true when its recipient is Jurgen Wolf, MD Häfele South Asia.

The names of 941 colleagues who have had the privilege of working with Mr. Wolf appear on the garland. They have nothing but profound gratitude and admiration to offer him.