The workshop of Sammartino & Delfino, housed in an old eighteenth-century building, has contributed to Caltagirone’s reputation as the Lady of Colors. It offers classic ceramics, whose shapes, colors and patterns are enhanced by the modern creativity of the master ceramic-makers who work in the workshop. All ceramic objects are made by hand and all […]

A historic company specialising in the production of wooden furnishing objects with a unique design, created by Sebastiano Lunardelli, the company’s owner along with his sister Agnese and Luca Zambelli. Inspired by the tradition of a city built on wood and water, Lunardelli Venezia stylishly and elegantly combines wood, precious fabrics and sophisticated Murano glass. […]

Antique looms show the passage of time since 1786, the year when the Antico Setificio began producing customised fabrics in the heart of San Frediano, using ancient looms that give the finished cloths a timeless appeal. There are many lines, each characterised by something precious: Broccatelli is made of golden linen and chenille, fabric with […]

Amato Bontempo, the heir to a family of master ceramists since 1862, creates traditional handmade and hand-painted Abruzzian pottery in his workshop. He specializes in tableware and homeware decorated with classic and modern-style motifs. Delicate works of art that grace the homes of aristocrats and luxury hotels, both in Italy and abroad. Among Bontempo’s signature decorations […]

Born as a carver and engraver, Francesco Mario Bissolotti discovered his passion and talent for violin making in the 1950s. He continues to cultivate his passion along with his children in the workshop he opened himself in Cremona. An expert in the ancient Cremonese art of violin making and connoisseur of the art of constructing […]

In his workshop, a stone’s throw away from the Basilica of Santo Spirito and from Palazzo Pitti, Cristiano Pierazzuoli has been creating works straddling the border between art and jewelry since a young age. Each piece is crafted directly from the materials, without the use of any preparatory designs. 18 carat gold and precious stones […]

Founded in 1888, Orsoni is the last historic furnace allowed to operate with fire in Venice. It produces the famous Venetian glass tiles and 24 carat gold leaf mosaics in various shades, including the precious Oro San Marco, used to restore the masterworks of the Venetian Basilica. An age-old tradition described through the Color Library, […]

Oro Nero’s jewellery comes from the desire to reinterpret jewels in unconventional ways, in a metamorphosis of techniques, eras and artistic experiences. Alarico Gentili, a gold engraver known for his craftsmanship, produces unique works, small sculptures with fascinating designs. Works that are designed and created as commissioned by the customer, but also creations for major […]

Born in Trieste in 1957, Fabio Di Natale began studying modern transverse flute at the age of 11 and, seven years later, he was attracted to the one-keyed flute soon after he played it by chance. From then on, he devoted himself to the study of original instruments kept in museums or private collections. In […]

The location is just steps away from the Rialto bridge. It is here that Bastianello Arte, inspired by the great Venetian tradition of, for instance, the iconic moretti, creates unique jewellery in terms of design and elegance, according to age-old techniques combined with creativity and research. One-of-a-kind pieces conveying passion for the past and traditional […]