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 […]


11728
11716
string(0) ""
string(0) ""
string(0) ""
string(0) ""

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

11792
11789
string(0) ""
string(0) ""
string(10) "25/01/2025"
string(10) "31/05/2025"

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 […]


11705
11703
string(0) ""
string(0) ""
string(0) ""
string(0) ""

Decorative Arts
Glass and crystal

Fratrizia Glass

Patrizia Brancaleone, glassmaker since 1986, is a woman with a brilliant talent, extraordinary dexterity and and an unquenchable curiosity. In her world light is the most extraordinary emotional element, created through the use of colour, intensity and inconsistency. Glass fusing (a technique imported from the United States), pâte de verre, mosaico, grisaille: she uses many […]

Voghera (PV)

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 […]

Jewelry, Watches, Costume Jewelry
Goldsmiths

Giani & Venturi

Started in 1964 as a goldsmith’s shop specializing in chiseling and engraving, over the years it has extended its original range of products to include jewelry, fast becoming a landmark in town. A workshop that produces custom-made jewelry, personalized to the customer’s specifications, and for several shops in Florence.

Firenze

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

Materia Ceramica

After having studied at the Academy of Fine Arts of Perugia and trained at Guido Montanari’s workshop in Deruta, Maria Antonietta Taticchi devoted herself to the creation of one-of-a-kind pieces, promotion of ceramic-making and of her hometown. She was awarded public recognition and has had her works shown across the world. A visit to her […]

Perugia

Home Decor
Furniture

Frigerio Carlo

The Frigerio Carlo company has been a leader on the Italian furniture scene since 1949, with a qualified production using natural materials such as rattan cane, manau cane, rushes and wicker. In the 1990s, the use of polyethylene fibre and other synthetic materials resistant to all weather conditions was introduced, which permitted the birth of […]

Inverigo (CO)

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 […]


11761
11758
string(0) ""
string(0) ""
string(0) ""
string(0) ""

Jewelry, Watches, Costume Jewelry
Jewelry and Watches

Bottega Barbanti

In the Barbanti workshop, the goldsmith’s art is a family tradition. The pieces of jewelry are the fruit of many years of experience, combined with undiminished passion and ongoing professional enrichment. In addition to classic jewelry, customers can have pieces made to their own design and taste. All creations are of the highest quality, which […]

Modena

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 […]


11762
11755
string(0) ""
string(0) ""
string(0) ""
string(0) ""

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

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

11763
11752
string(0) ""
string(0) ""
string(0) ""
string(0) ""

Decorative Arts
Glass and crystal

Seguso Vetri d’Arte – Murano dal 1397

In business in Murano since 1397, the Seguso family creates true works of art in glass. Craftsmanship and passion have been handed down through 23 generations, giving shape to precious creations that for six centuries have been adorning royal houses, mansions, the Vatican, prestigious hotels and theatres. Today Seguso Vetri d’Arte continues to be a […]

Murano (VE)

Jewelry, Watches, Costume Jewelry
Jewelry and Watches

Laberintho

Laberintho, a creative space started in 1994 by Marco Venier and Davide Visentin – who share the goal of infusing handmade contemporary jewellery with a new identity –designs and makes amazing creations: old seals and geometric shapes, animals, small pictures, gold, silver, blown glass and diamonds, ebony, amber and turquoise, black coral and fossil agate… […]

Venezia

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 […]

Decorative Arts
Stone

Casa d’Arte Lando Landi

Statues of all sizes, nativity scenes from 11 to 160 cm: at the Casa d’Arte professor Lando Landi has been a supplier for the best religious shops in Italy and in the world and the religious institutions for more than 80 years. The smallest statues are made of solid resin, the others of fibre glass […]

Lucca

Load More