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 […]
Metals
Antonino Sciortino
A former industrial area filled with showrooms and, at the end of the garden, a truly special workshop: the headquarters of Antonino Sciortino, an artist-craftsman who specializes in wirework and creates highly original furnishing objects, from tables to lamps, from chairs to bookcases. Born the youngest of nine children, he began working at a very […]
Milano
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 […]
Fashion and Accessories
Fashion
Atelier Martina Vidal Venezia
Palazzo dei Pittori testifies perfectly to the history and excellence of Burano’s handmade lace. The building, which was once a gathering place and inspired, starting from the 1900s, many artists on the Venetian painting scene, now houses the lace makers of Martina Vidal’s historic atelier. They make custom-made linens and furnishing objects, with tradition, quality […]
Burano (VE)
Jewelry, Watches, Costume JewelryJewelry and Watches
Pampaloni argentieri dal 1902
A Florentine institution in the silverware manufacturing field since 1902, Pampaloni specializes in the production of a wide choice of silver objects by drawing from extensive archives of shapes and models and by using state-of-the-art technology which allows to reproduce any organic shape. Many are the commemorative pieces made to celebrate cultural or sporting achievements, […]
Firenze
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
Wood
Pasquini Marino
The Pasquini Marino company was established in the late fifties in Bovolone, a well-known classic furniture manufacturing area near Verona. It designs and produces unique objects in fine solid wood with artisan methods. The family business is now run by the founder’s children, Remo and Paola. Remo’s passion for the food-and-wine business has led the […]
Bovolone (VR)
Jewelry, Watches, Costume JewelryJewelry and Watches
Le Sibille Atelier
Le Sibille was born out of the skill and passion of three young women- Camilla Bronzini, Francesca Neri Serneri and Antonella Perugini- who started a dynamic and versatile Renaissance workshop. Each with her own style and expertise creates wonderful jewelry, one-of-a-kind pieces made by using the ancient Roman micromosaic technique reinterpreted in a contemporary manner. […]
Roma
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 […]
Folk Traditions
La Bottega dei Mascareri
An artistic journey through the history of the Carnival of Venice and of Commedia dell’Arte, but also worlds of fantasy. We are talking about La Bottega dei Mascareri, the historic location on the Rialto Bridge and atelier on the nearby Calle dei Saoneri. Started in 1984 by Sergio Boldrin along with his brother Massimo, the […]
Venezia
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 […]
Restoration
Simona Casadio – Doratura Artigianale dal 1930
Simona Casadio is an artisan business that specializes in gilding, French-polishing and restoration. It was started in 1930 by Mario Casadio. The company mostly deals in the restoration of antique objects, such as console tables, head-boards, wooden statues, chairs, furniture and frames. Exclusive hand-crafted objects of the highest quality, designed and made by hand with […]
Faenza (RA)
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
Glass and crystal
Eugenio Ferro Vetreria Artistica
Glassworks Eugenio Ferro has been producing artistic glassware since 1929, by using the sophisticated techniques introduced by the company’s founders, Eugenio Ferro and Giovanni Lazzarini. Currently run by their heirs, the company produces modern-style and traditional artistic glassware and mosaic glass. These one-of-a-kind pieces are made by three master glass-makers, heirs to local Murano families, […]
Murano (VE)
Jewelry, Watches, Costume JewelryJewelry and Watches
Ca D’or Gioielli
Ca D’or Gioielli is the workshop of Ines Renate Döllert, a German gold artist, who has been living and working in Umbria since 1986. Her various experiences in the workshops and her close contact with Italian nature, history and culture have influenced and marked her work. Thus the Olive Collection was born, jewellery with an […]
Perugia
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 […]
Decorative Arts
Paper
Mario Di Donfrancesco
Mario Di Donfrancesco creates unique works in his papier maché workshop in Lecce. Qualified by the Superintendency of Fine Arts, he also does delicate restoration work. A considerable number of his restored and newly made works can be found in various parts of Italy, Malta, Germany, the United States, and France. Di Donfrancesco produces a […]
Lecce
