Craftsmanship in Italy region by region
Every region in Italy has its own traditions and typicality. We go through them from north to south to discover the historical trades that most characterize them (click on the name of the region to know all our craftsmen in that area). AOSTA VALLEY Typical of this mountain region, propped up by large expanses of […]
The world of craftsmanship
Discover Italian craftsmanship and all its most fascinating workings
Place you visit, tradition you find. This is the great richness of Italy, that in a handful of kilometers changes voice, taste, sound, colors and style, showing the thousand faces of beauty. This is also true, and perhaps even more so, for the artisan traditions that dot our country from north to south, depending on […]
Events
Napoli su misura. Craft Shopping Guide
Composer Gustav Mahler said that tradition “is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire.” An image that seems to fit Naples perfectly: not only because of its relationship with a tradition so famous that it has become iconic, but also because of the vital substratum that pulses beneath the heart of this […]
Venezia su misura guide
A small art book to discover the excellence of Venetian artistic craftsmanship Get ready for the most extraordinary trip you’ve ever taken. Venice Made to Measure is out. Craft Shopping Guide, an immersive experience in the great universe of high Venetian craftsmanship, through a selection of 50 extraordinary shops, forges and ateliers, historical or new […]
Events
Botteghe Fiorentine, Guido Cozzi’s photography exhibition at the Istituto de’ Bardi in Florence
At the Istituto de’ Bardi, a reality that for nearly two centuries has been dedicated to the enhancement of artistic craftsmanship, the beating heart of Florentine culture, photographer Guido Cozzi’s Botteghe Fiorentine exhibition, promoted by the Institute at its historic headquarters in Palazzo Capponi on Via de’ Michelozzi, takes visitors on a journey through images […]
25/01/2025 - 31/05/2025
Palazzo Capponi, via de’ Michelozzi - Firenze
The “Craft Experiences” by La Grande Bellezza
Among the many concrete actions that the Starhotels hotel group has activated in support of Italian high craftsmanship, a rich carnet of “Craft Experiences” has been created to be experienced in some of the most important artisan workshops in Venice, Milan, Florence and Rome. A special way of proposing exclusive and quality tourism that is […]
Glass and crystal
Vetreria Artistica Fornasier Luigi
A veritable glass chandelier artist, master glassmaker Luigi Fornasier started his glassworks over fifty years ago, and then handed down all his knowledge to his son Fabio, who combines his father’s technical skill and his own innate inquisitiveness which leads him to constantly research different shapes, volumes, colours and finishing details, experimental at times, designed […]
Murano (VE)
The world of craftsmanshipThree stained glass windows from Ghirlandaio’s workshop in the crypt of Siena Cathedral
The stained-glass windows, two mullioned windows with saints and a tondo with the image of Christ, were made at the end of the fifteenth century by Domenico Ghirlandaio and his workshop, which had already distinguished itself for the narrative elegance and chromatic refinement of its paintings on glass. Made for the church of San Francesco […]
Jewelry, Watches, Costume Jewelry
Costume Jewelry
Pellini
The Atelier was founded in 1947 with Emma Caimi Pellini and achieved considerable success already by the 1950s. Research and experimentation have always been the prevailing features of a Pellini product. The resin, coloured by hand, piece by piece, becomes the vehicle through which to experiment, the covered with pigments, semi-precious stones, fabrics, sand, photos, […]
Milano
Home DecorFabrics
Arteviva
Arteviva was founded in 1980 as an artisan workshop, at the time producing primarily very finely crafted tapestries and carpets. Today, while remaining faithful to the traditional methods and the level of quality, it has extended its range of products, and is also creating fabrics for furnishings as well as clothing. Arteviva, in harmony with […]
Udine
The world of craftsmanshipThe great Venetian craftsmanship at Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione
Among the events of Homo Faber in the City, the exhibition Splendid Dialogues, from April 10 to May 1 Venetian high craftsmanship is back on display in the exclusive and elegant spaces of the Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione, this time with Splendid Dialogues, a precious journey to discover Venetian high craftsmanship inspired by the […]
Fashion and Accessories
Fashion
Sartoria Marta Ferri
Born to a photographer father and designer mother, Marta Ferri channeled all her exuberant creativity into fashion designing. In her first-floor atelier, housed in an old downtown building, she creates extremely original bespoke dresses and wedding gowns: her “forte” lies in the fabrics, mostly upholstery fabrics, featuring unusual patterns and colors. In her atelier, she […]
Milano
Fashion and AccessoriesFashion
Sartoria A. Caraceni
Heir to a tradition handed down from generation to generation since the mid-nineteenth century, Carlo Andreacchio, with his wife Rita Maria Caraceni, continues to create splendid men’s suits in the historic Sartoria A. Caraceni. Completely sewn by hand, they are cut with a technique that gives them a perfect fit. Sportswear, double-breasted blazers, dress coats, […]
Milano
The world of craftsmanshipHats and Headwear, Creativity and hatmaking techniques
A course at Spazio NOTA in Florence The charm of millinery and the opportunity to learn more about the techniques for making hats. There is time until April 14 to enroll in the training course recognized by the Region of Tuscany Modisteria, Cappelli e Coprica in program at Spazio NOTA from May 2 to June […]
Events
“Artigiano del Cuore” contest: applications open until June 3
Kicking off the 7th Edition of the “Artigiano del Cuore” contest, promoted by the Cologni Foundation and the Wellmade platform. This year, the contest is aimed at artisans and craft businesses based throughout Italy and carrying on an art craft. The goal is to help them tell the story of the value and uniqueness of […]
Glass and crystal
Vetreria Anfora
The Ferro family’s furnace has been devoted to the art of glass-making since the 1970s. Known for the production of classic-style artistic glass of the highest quality, the furnace soon made a name for itself on the national and international scene and specialized, later on, owing to its deep knowledge of traditional techniques, in the […]
Murano (VE)
EventsOnline tickets for Homo Faber 2024
Online i biglietti per Homo Faber 2024 Available on the vivaticket.com platform are tickets for “Homo Faber. The Journey of Life,” September 1-30, 2024, at the Giorgio Cini Foundation on the Island of San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice. Visit the site to discover all the concessions and purchase your admission for this journey, a tribute […]
Paper
Pictalab
Pictalab is an artisan business that specializes in interior decorating and finishing. Among the techniques it makes use of are trompe l’oeil, stucco, French-polishing and imitation marble, which have been gracing private homes and public places, both in Italy and abroad, for over ten years. In 2014, Picta Lab began designing, producing and marketing highly-personalized […]
Milano
The world of craftsmanshipII edition of the Master of Crafts Award, Biella
REGISTRATIONS OPEN UNTIL APRIL 30 The second edition of the Master of Crafts Award, promoted by the Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Biella, in collaboration with the Associazione Fatti ad Arte and the support of the Gal Montagne Biellesi, is renewed. The objective of the Prize is to convey the promotion of artistic craftsmanship in […]
Events
Great success for Doppia Firma and the exhibitions of “Arts & Crafts & Design”
As many as 14,000 visitors to Villa Mozart, which, on the occasion of Design Week 2024, was transformed into the scenic setting for three initiatives on the marriage of design culture and savoir-faire, all united under the umbrella of “Arts & Crafts & Design. Doppia Firma. Dialogues between design thinking and high craftsmanship, now in […]
Milano
Wood
VmDesign Langhe
The small VmGuarene Workshop is the place where tradition and innovation, the passion for wood and for design blend wonderfully. It specializes in the production of solid wood chopping boards of the highest quality. Handcrafted artifacts created by using the engraving and inlay techniques on locally sourced woods and inspired by shapes and models of […]
Guarene (CN)
Decorative ArtsPaper
Legatoria Artistica
The artisan workshop Legatoria Artistica was born in 1982 from the passion for paper of two sisters, Patrizia and Angela Gronchi. Great attention is paid to the choice of materials, first of all a special paper made by capturing among the fibers flowers and other elements offered by nature. With these precious papers unique objects […]
Via Porta all'Arco, 26 - Volterra (PI)
The world of craftsmanshipTwo “pastiglia” caskets restored at Palazzo Madama
Two pastille caskets, small caskets for jewels, medals and coins, kept in Palazzo Madama, have been restored by the Association of Friends of the Fondazione Torino Musei. The two works date back to the early sixteenth century and were made by workshops active between Padua and Ferrara. The caskets, made of wood covered with stucco […]
Fashion
Accessories
V. M. Preziosi Firenze
A jewelry workshop and design studio with showroom, started in 1989 by Valerio Salvadori and Marco Frangini, combining Florentine goldsmith’s tradition and experimentation with innovative techniques. Besides taking part in several Florentine events, such as the International Arts and Crafts Fair, V.M. Preziosi has shown its collections at many trade fairs in Italy and abroad. […]
Firenze
