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 […]
Furniture
Leonardo Luzzi
The Laboratorio Luzzi is into its fourth generation and is housed in an old farmhouse in the Tuscan countryside. Baskets, chairs seats, objects commissioned by customers. The items are entirely worked in Anghiari, using traditional techniques that have been employed since 1873, the year when the business started. In addition the raw materials are also […]
Anghiari (AR)
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
Jewelry and Watches
Penko Bottega Orafa Artigiana
The charm of the Renaissance art of Florence pervades all the creations of master goldsmith Paolo Penko, who, in his shop a few steps from the Duomo, together with his wife Beatrice, an expert in gemmology, creates unique jewellery, completely by hand, using the traditional ancient Florentine goldsmith techniques. Penko’s jewellery and silverware are reminiscent […]
Firenze
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 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 […]
Decorative Arts
Metals
Navarini Rame
Hephaestus’ art has been practised by the Navarini family for generations and not by chance next to the workshop there is a museum that introduces the world of copper and its uses. In the last fifteen years most of Navarini’s production has been kitchen items and in particular pots, made entirely of copper or with […]
Ravina di Trento (TN)
Jewelry, Watches, Costume JewelryJewelry and Watches
Alessio Sorrentino
In the late 1950s, the very young Alessio Sorrentino began to learn the first burin engraving techniques by devoting himself to the creation of cameos, then starting his own workshop in 1973, where today he works side by side with his son Vincenzo. In his skillful hands, owing to his inex- haustible creativity, corals, mother-of-pearls, […]
Torre del Greco (NA)
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 […]
Metals
TN di Trinciarelli
It all began in 1937, with the business founded by blacksmith and farrier Amelio Trinciarelli . In 1996 the company took the name TN di Nello Trinciarelli, carrying on the work of a craft workshop for the production of wrought iron objects, just as Amelio once did in the premises of his own home and […]
Località Prato d’Era, S.S. 439 km 12,5 - Volterra (PI)
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 […]
Furniture
Ongaro e Fuga
The name Fuga has been associated with the world of Venetian mirrors since 1852, owing to the artist and artisan Angelo Fuga. It was Franco, however, who started, alongside his wife Tullia Ongaro, this workshop, which has become the paragon of Venetian excellence, also entrusted with the delicate task of restoring the mirrors of La […]
Venezia
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
Jewelry and Watches
Elegance
The goldsmith’s workshop Elegance has been creating its products in Abano Terme since 1992, but master goldsmith Michele Zorzi has been working in this field since 1986. The pieces of jewelry are made in the workshop next to the shop and designed to the customer’s specifications. Rough or skillfully cut stones, precious metals and the […]
Abano Terme (PD)
Decorative ArtsStone
Alab’Arte
Alab’Arte is a sculpture workshop specialized in the alabaster of Volterra. The workshop of Roberto Chiti and Giorgio Finazzo is located in the historic centre and open to the public. There they make sculptures and objects for lighting and furnishing. They often work with other contemporary artists and as well as on important restoration projects, […]
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 […]
Home Decor
Furniture
SlowTile
SlowTile, born in 2018, in Florence, stems from the encounter of the “special artists” of the “Made in Sipario” social cooperative with the Tuscan tradition of hand-glazed terracotta tiles, in collaboration with architect Leone Pecchioli, and expresses, in eight different “creative gestures/decorations,” their particular and unique creativity. A veritable “gymnasium” for training and experimentation, that […]
Firenze
