The world of craftsmanship

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 […]


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The world of craftsmanship

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

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Events

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 […]


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Decorative Arts
Paper

Flavio Aquilina

The spirit of a trade of yesteryear gives new life to the creations of Flavio Aquilina and his wife Neve Marino, who since 1983 have been dedicated to the art of marbled paper. Flowing colours, unpredictable patterns and eighteenth-century motifs populate the products of this workshop in Naples, where, between tradition and modernity, papers, fabrics, […]

Napoli

The world of craftsmanship

Three 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 […]

Miscellaneous and curios
Art prints

Tipografia Grifani Donati

Since 1799, in a former convent of the 1500s, Tipografia Grifani Donati has conducted its activity at the service of customers: lithography, intaglio printing and typography, perhaps being the only print shop in Europe to still perform all these activities. Furthermore, it does so with antique machinery, creating unique and refined works. A complete workshop […]

Città di Castello (PG)

Home Decor
Fabrics

Rubelli

Rubelli has been creating, producing and marketing fine fabrics since 1889, innovating while remaining faithful to tradition. Today it makes high-performance technical fabrics on new-generation looms, in addition to precious velvets and the exclusive soprarizzi, silk velvets handwoven on original 18th-century looms moved to Venice from the Rubelli factory in Como. In Venice, the Ca’ […]

Venezia

The world of craftsmanship

The 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
Pottery

Artefice Atelier

The story of Artefice Atelier begins with owner Gloria di Modica’s research in painting, sculpture and design. An exploration that has brought her major international recognition and awards. Today, under her direction, several artists in the atelier produce artefacts in the form of ceramics, graphics, engraving and sculpture, designed to decorate contemporary homes. Inspiration translates […]

Ragusa

Home Decor
Furniture

Stefano Raffa

After 25 years of experience in the fashion photography and design world, from which he gained a remarkable sense of beauty and proportion, Stefano Raffa decided to devote his energies to the creation of handcrafted objects. He started with a small production of knives, jewelry and furnishing objects. The collection expanded over the years to […]

Milano

The world of craftsmanship

Hats 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 […]


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Jewelry, Watches, Costume Jewelry
Jewelry and Watches

Enrico Cirio

Raised in the goldsmith workshop of his great-grandfather, Enrico Cirio was soon able to show his outstanding artisan skills and creativity. He creates eclectic gold pieces, made with precious materials, such as the famous Movado reinterpreted using gold and diamonds, as well as poor materials. All his experience became inspiration, and every object a gem […]

Torino

Events

Online 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 […]


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Decorative Arts
Paper

Legatoria Moderna di Eva Seminara

A business located in the heart of Udine. Started in 1966 inside Palazzo Brazzà by three women, the workshop has been run by Eva Seminara since 1999. She is passionately fond of the traditional artisan atmosphere that fills her  bookbinder’s workshop, but she also added a creative and modern touch which has made the business […]

Udine

The world of craftsmanship

II 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

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Fashion and Accessories
Fashion

Sartoria Panico

Born in a small town on the outskirts of Naples, Antonio Panico was eleven years old when he began working at Giuseppe Ruotolo’s tailor’s shop. He then learned the se- crets of freehand cutting from Robeto Combattente, a true artist in the field. Master cutter for over 20 years at the fa- mous Rubinacci tailor’s […]

Napoli

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

The world of craftsmanship

Two “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 […]

Fashion and Accessories
Leather

Mannina

In the heart of the historic centre of Florence, in 1953, the Mannina workshop was founded. Following in the footsteps of Calogero, today his son Antonio produces entirely handmade shoes for men and women. A quality selection of leathers and precise workmanship make these shoes indestructible masterpieces. Brogues, moccasins and ankle boots to meet the […]

Firenze

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