Of the old traditional activities in Bassaì Bregaglia, a prominent place is occupied by the crafting of soapstone. Roberto Lucchinetti has taken this ancient art and, in addition to laveggi, pots which have been in existence since 70 AD, he makes chalices, furagn (lidded containers used to store food), coffee services, vessels and ‘pigne’, stoves […]

Artisan for 30 years, Massimiliano Alessandrini began his career in the world of leather craftsmanship by learning the trade of shoemaker in a small workshop, before dedicating himself and specializing in the creation of leather and leather accessories such as bags, belts and wallets. In 2016 he opened the Coryum leather goods shop in the […]

Cusenza Marmi is an artisan business that specializes in inlaid marble work, both high and low-relief. It was established in 1970, in the Erice area, in Western Sicily, which has been known for marble quarrying and processing for centuries. The works, which range from sculptures to furniture to sacred art, are inspired by the Sicilian […]

The textile production of the DeMartini family has a long history, dating back to 1500, a time when the textile art was one of the main economic activities of the Republic of Genoa. Today, as then, they produce damask with old shuttle looms, lampas and canvases for macramé, typical of Liguria, but also woven goods […]

Marco Ripa is a craftsman and designer. Since he was 15 he has worked with various types of metal, but prefers iron, because it is less repetitive and ‘noisier’. It is a material that is usually rigid and linear, but that Ripa can make malleable and sinuous when necessary. He makes attractive items of furniture, […]

NAA Studio owes its name to the initials of the person who conceived and created it: Negar Azhar Azari, a young Florentine artist of Persian origins. Started in 2011 in the Oltrarno area, in the heart of Florence’s artisan district, NAA Studio is an experimental and innovative workshop deeply rooted in Florence’s goldsmithing tradition. Handmade […]

Francesca Bencivenni specializes in needlepoint lace made by using the ancient Aemilia Ars technique. She creates one-of-a-kind pieces inspired by old drawings, as well as customized and made to order pieces. Household linen, elegant Belle Époque lamps, original earrings, bookmarks and romantic wedding ring cushions. Lovely creations to be used not only for decoration purposes, […]

The art of weaving is a deeply-rooted and centuries-old tradition in Carnia. This region has been committed to textile manufacturing since the 1700s, because of the Republic of Venice’s high demand for these products. Carnica has been producing with artisan methods and selling throughout Italy and abroad top-quality houselinen for over 50 years. The heirs […]

Thanks to extensive research and experimentation on stone from Lecce, Renzo Buttazzo managed to transform this material, with innovation and artisan’s knowledge, making it one-of-a-kind and creating a unique style, now recognized worldwide. In his design and sculpture works, one can perceive the unique execution and special quality of the stone, beyond that sense of […]

For three generations the Dolfi family has been producing ceramics, making everything in the workshop according to the traditional rules of artistic majolica. Vases for furnishing, lamp bases, wall plates and table plates in traditional style, but also in a more contemporary taste. In addition to the products created by the inspiration of master potters, […]