Andrea Di Maio is a skilled constructor of Arpicordi (harpsichords) and antique keyboard instruments. Each instrument is created entirely by the author, from design to decoration and, even if made following the European traditions, is never an exact copy of a precise historical instrument. To understand the care and professionalism that Di Maio puts into […]

There are two principles that distinguish the work of the Crimi tailor’s: respect for traditional techniques and a non-aggressive approach to the fabric. The first can be seen in the use of antique tools: mezzaluna knifes, pedal sewing machines and dry ironing without steam. This is to ensure the second principle, namely the respect for […]

The Sartoria Ripense grew from Andrea Luparelli’s passion for the noble art “of the needle and thread.” He grew up admiring the skillful and masterly work of his grandfather and was won over by this trade, to which he now devotes his time, creating clothes of great quality and elegance, strictly respecting the artisan tradition […]

The Cooperativa Artieri Alabastro di Volterra (Volterra Alabaster Craftsmen Cooperative) was formed back in 1895, bringing together the most skilled craftsmen in the industry since its inception. And today it is the only structure that can boast the best existing workforce in the world of alabaster. Numerous and important are the national and international reviews […]

In his Ginosa tailoring shop, inherited from his father and founder Giovanni, Angelo Inglese brings care and passion into making shirts, jackets and ties, which have won over ministers and nobles around the world, such as Prince William, a great admirer of the creations with the brand G. Inglese. The desire to create a product […]

In Ottana, Franco Maritato, an expert carver, is a dedicated artist who creates traditional local carnival masks, the caratza, tangible manifestations of the ancient tales and myths. Creating a caratza requires inspiration and listening skills, because “the ancestors send the vision of a man or animal’s face, so that the sculptor was inspired to pick […]

His studio expresses the perfect synthesis of art and craftsmanship. Bruno Gambone, son of the father-master who opened this workshop in 1949, has been working intensively on his language since 1969, after several years spent in New York where he frequented artists including Robert Rauschenberg, Roy Lichtenstein and Andy Warhol. The workshop in Via Benedetto […]

Alberto Giordano is an internationally-renowned luthier, who specializes in the construction, preservation and restoration of string instruments. For over thirty years, he has been building by hand violins, violas and cellos, some of which are now part of major collections worldwide. The workshop, which was started in 1987, offers a wide choice for professionals, students, […]

The firm has an ancient tradition dating back to 1500. In 1700, according to historical records, this direction was taken by the Mulè family. Bronze bells are made by hand and on commission both for churches and for private individuals. In addition to the traditional bells, it also makes tuned concert bells, made according to […]

Jesurum was established in 1870 in Venice by Michelangelo Jesurum and is now worldwide renowned for its exclusive home, yacht and private jet linens. Over the years, the Jesurum tradition has evolved into new and contemporary forms, without sacrificing the original sophisticated spirit of Venetian culture, with products such as classic lace, embroidered by skilled […]