The outstanding personal qualities, combined with the solid family tradition, make Piero Fogarizzu an experienced Master cutler. The Fogarizzu family have been making magnificent handcrafted Sardinian knives for four generations now. Faithful to the ancient tradition of ‘frailalzuor’ of the Sardinian blacksmiths, Piero does not fail to endow his creations with his personal touch. In […]

A jewelry workshop and design studio with showroom, started in 1989 by Valerio Salvadori and Marco Frangini, combining Florentine goldsmith’s tradition and experimentation with innovative techniques. Besides taking part in several Florentine events, such as the International Arts and Crafts Fair, V.M. Preziosi has shown its collections at many trade fairs in Italy and abroad. […]

The Barbini family has been committed to the art of Venetian mirrors since 1927. Started by Nicolò Barbini, this creative and versatile workshop specializes in the art of glass engraving and in the production and restoration of old and modern Venetian mirrors. All processing stages – from the design to assembly, including cutting, grinding, engraving […]

Tessilarte is a well-known workshop that has been producing fine fabrics, colorful tablecloths and tablemats, with modern and innovative patterns, as well as bed and bathlinen since 1947. It is an all-female business run by Vittoria Camerino Martinetti first and then by Paola Martinetti Graziano. The techniques used are up to date but also deeply […]

A studio-workshop that works with and experiments in the field of the mosaic, conceived as contemporary art in its many forms. Together with their collaborators, Mohamed and Laura Chabarik Carraro, both outside lecturers at the Mosaic School of Friuli, create works with materials and techniques of various types. Their work is always unique and artisan, and […]

Stunning design and artisan skills, the past and the present, are blended to perfection in the hands of Alessandro Barellini: his jewelry is a triumphant cross between experimentation and tradition, as can be seen in his studio boutique in Lungarno Guicciardini, where he has been creating and experimenting since 1999. Just like his jewels, Alessandro […]

A magical workshop, filled with colors, music and creative energy. Here, on the beautiful island of Ortygia, the oldest part of the city of Syracuse, Helene Moreau paints, but hers are special paintings…paintings to be worn. Silk cloths and scarves decorated with classical motifs, such as Corinthian decorations, but also architectural details or Mediterranean themes, […]

The history of the Cartiera Amatruda dates back to the fifteenth century. Here, paper is still handmade, following the ancient Amalfi tradition. A high-quality paper, extremely durable, but also sought-after from an aesthetic point of view, appreciated and exported all over the world. Highly-prestigious works have been printed volumes on this paper, such as Processus […]

The Studio Vetrate d’Arte Giuliani boasts 115 years of uninterrupted activity. The founder in 1900 was Giulio Cesare Giuliani, who with an artist’s spirit and chemist’s experience, studied the art of the ancient windows. A dynamic workshop full of ideas and inspirations is the ideal environment for the work of many contemporary artists. Stained glass […]

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.