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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Jewelry, Watches, Costume Jewelry
Watches

Orologi Machin

In the Val Pesarina area, the art of watchmaking is of ancient origin, dating back to the early 1700s, and is still cultivated by experienced and passionate artisans, who create replicas of old watches, including the area’s most traditional and best-known ones. Orologi Machin creates and sells magnificently crafted watches, of excellent workmanship in both […]

Udine

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 […]

Fashion and Accessories
Fashion

Mode Liana

It is a magical place, the place where Rolando’s and Liana’s family create hats that look like delicate pieces of jewelry, for both stylish and elegant women and men who wish to add a special touch to their look. A wealth of feathers, veils, sequins, flowers and, of course, the famous plaited straw typical of […]

Firenze

Miscellaneous and curios
Art prints

Barbieri Edizioni d’Arte

Barbieri Edizioni d’Arte has been carrying on the fascinating tradition of artisan printing in Florence since 1948. Deep knowledge of the paper-transformation process and passion for paper creations have made it one of the leading companies in the graphics and printing field. The company specializes in  letterpress printing, relief engraving, lithography and hot stamping. It […]

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 […]

Jewelry, Watches, Costume Jewelry
Jewelry and Watches

Percossi Papi

The signature Percossi Papi is a guarantee of quality and taste since 1968, when Diego Percossi Papi began to create, as well as fine sacred and secular art objects, his unique jewellery. These precious pieces, completely handmade and highly evocative, with their vibrant colours and sophistication, have won over admirers from around the world, including […]

Roma

Decorative Arts
Pottery

Walter Usai

This ceramist from Assemini, Walter Usai, understands the methods of the trade learned from his father Elvio and a long memory family, dating back to the first half of the nineteenth century. His work, characterized by bold and intense colours, includes a varied line of everyday objects, such as containers, plates, vases and pitchers, made […]

Assemini (CA)

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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Music and Theatre
Musical Instruments

UFIP – Unione Fabbricanti Italiani Piatti

UFIP was first opened at the beginning of the last century as a distribution company, therefore with a purely commercial function. Over the years, however, the increasingly precise knowledge of the needs of the market has turned this company into a dynamic business that produces cymbals and percussion instruments. Today UFIP is a company that […]

Pistoia

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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Music and Theatre
Musical Instruments

Fabio Di Natale

Born in Trieste in 1957, Fabio Di Natale began studying modern transverse flute at the age of 11 and, seven years later, he was attracted to the one-keyed flute soon after he played it by chance. From then on, he devoted himself to the study of original instruments kept in museums or private collections. In […]

Milano

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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Restoration
Wood and furniture

Alvise Boccanegra

Knowledge of art techniques, manual skill and, above all, artistic feeling and respect. These are the qualities one needs to be a great restorer and Alvise Boccanegra has them all. And if one considers that he trained at the school of Master Maximilian Leuthenmayr, it is immediately clear that this young restorer is one of […]

Venezia

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

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
Gold leaf

Mario Berta Battiloro

Gold has a thousand properties and uses. It requires, however, great expertise in order to work it to perfection and obtain ultra-thin gold leaf, the best way to fully exploit its potential in many fields. This is what Mario Berta Battiloro does, by carrying on an old family tradition dating back to 1926. At his […]

Venezia

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