Hand-woven silk and precious velvets and brocades is the ancient art that the Fondazione Arte della Seta Lisio wants to preserve and endorse. An art that has been established over the centuries and is now being continued using early twentieth-century looms to produce exclusive fabrics on commission or to reproduce historical collections. The Fondazione creates […]

The Rigatti family bought the old Perini Factory at the beginning of the 20th century, a factory which had been building maijolica tiled stoves since 1860. Today, in the  5000 square meter structure, cutting edge technology and fine craftsmanship coexist to make stoves that furnish the most beautiful houses. In the workshop, the clay, when […]

One of the masters the excellent tailoring tradition of Abruzzo. Since 1970, in the Pio Marinucci workshop, the classic suit for men in all its shapes and forms has been in centre stage. Clothes that are made with great attention to detail and to the fabric, in his workshop Pio Marinucci makes everything from suits […]

For the last ten years Fukaya Hidetaka has been working in his workshop making customised shoes, in the alleys of Florence between Via della Vigna Nuova and Via della Spada, in the company of a large black cat. After graduating from fashion school in Japan, he studied in Siena and cutting his teeth in various […]

Simone Cenedese is enterprising, always on the go and trying out new ideas. He grew up in his father Giovanni’s furnace in Murano, of which he is today the brains and soul. Lighting, furnishing accessories and artistic objects. Over forty dyes based on age-old recipes. Whatever comes out of this furnace is never ordinary. Although […]

Born and raised in his family’s goldsmith’s shop, Alessandro Bardi perfected his skills by training in Florence and attending courses ranging from gemology to 3D design. Every creation is entirely made by hand. In addition to gold, he uses silver and natural precious stones, in particular, diamonds, sapphires and rubies, with which he creates one-of-a-kind […]

Bruno Glauco opens his own artisan business in the late 80s in Urbino. Since then he has been creating beautiful gold and silver jewellery, made entirely by hand paying attention to even the smallest details. An experienced Master Goldsmith, he is perfectly skilled in different types of processes, such as engraving, jewel setting, chiselling and […]

The age-old Squero di San Trovaso has been the place where traditional Venetian boats, in particular, gondolas, the city’s symbol all over the world, have been built and repaired since the 1600s. A magical place where Lorenzo, the current squerariól and owner, has been working for about thirty years. Considering how often these fascinating boats […]

Algranti Lab is the studio-atelier founded in 1997 by Costanza Algranti, a sophisticated “recycling designer”, now run by Pietro Algranti. Furniture and custom-made pieces created by using recovery materials. There is only one secret: the full comprehension of the material’s potential and being able to transform the material without distorting its nature. Wood, iron, copper and aluminum […]

Gjovalin Gavoci grew up admiring his grandfather’s skilful work, the grandfather who with passion and dedication made customized footwear. Today, with his son Julian, Gjovalin creates works of wearable art. Shoes made to measure, created according to the tastes and needs of the customer, using exotic and traditional leathers, with matching belts and wallets. All […]