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
Pottery

RossoRamina

“Making the beautiful useful”, creating objects that serve both functional and decorative purposes is the mission of Stefano Gambogi and Federica Cipriani, two young ceramists who specialize in the production of tableware, furnishing objects, washbasins and lighting design. Most of the products are made of majolica and are entirely designed and made by hand, from […]

Segromigno in Piano (LU)

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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 […]

Decorative Arts
Wood

Castorina

The passion for wood is the same passion that animates the workshop in the heart of Oltrarno, where you can smell the odour of wood transformed into furnishings, objects and small pieces of furniture. The Castorina workshop can meet the demands of the most diverse customers and works closely with architecture and designers. Besides its […]

Firenze

Decorative Arts
Stone

Cusenza Marmi

Cusenza Marmi is an artisan business that specializes in inlaid marble work, both high and low-relief. It was established in 1970, in the Erice area, in Western Sicily, which has been known for marble quarrying and processing for centuries. The works, which range from sculptures to furniture to sacred art, are inspired by the Sicilian […]

Valderice (TP)

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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 […]

Home Decor
Lacemaking and embroidery

FB merletti

Francesca Bencivenni specializes in needlepoint lace made by using the ancient Aemilia Ars technique. She creates one-of-a-kind pieces inspired by old drawings, as well as customized and made to order pieces. Household linen, elegant Belle Époque lamps, original earrings, bookmarks and romantic wedding ring cushions. Lovely creations to be used not only for decoration purposes, […]

San Giovanni in Persiceto (BO)

Decorative Arts
Metals

Biagiotti Mario e Figli

The company was founded by grandfather Alfredo in the early 1900s with the working of various metals, particularly copper and brass. His son Mario was the one who perfected his artistic wrought iron. Today, the three children and grandson continue the family’s artisan tradition of wrought iron. In the shop, they produce commissioned works of […]

Pienza (SI)

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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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Decorative Arts
Costume Jewelry

Ercole Moretti

The business was started in 1911 by the three Moretti brothers, for the purpose of producing the two traditional Venetian glass pearls: the Rosetta and the Millefiori mosaic. Over one hundred years have gone by since then and, today, their children and grandchildren carry on the family tradition of the Venetian mosaic glass, while expanding […]

Murano (VE)

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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Fashion and Accessories
Fashion

Micromega

The story of Micromega begins in 2000, with an innovative patent registered by the founder and inventor Roberto Carlon. Having trained as an optician at his father’s shop, driven by the desire to create a sleek, lightweight and durable product and, above all, the result of manual skill, he distanced himself from the traditional approach […]

Venezia

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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Home Decor
Fabrics

Carnica Arte Tessile

The art of weaving is a deeply-rooted and centuries-old tradition in Carnia. This region has been committed to textile manufacturing since the 1700s, because of the Republic of Venice’s high demand for these products. Carnica has been producing with artisan methods and selling throughout Italy and abroad top-quality houselinen for over 50 years. The heirs […]

Villa Santina (UD)

Decorative Arts
Glass and crystal

Vetreria Artistica Fornasier Luigi

A veritable glass chandelier artist, master glassmaker Luigi Fornasier started his glassworks over fifty years ago, and then handed down all his knowledge to his son Fabio, who combines his father’s technical skill and his own innate inquisitiveness which leads him to constantly research different shapes, volumes, colours and finishing details, experimental at times, designed […]

Murano (VE)

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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 […]

Home Decor
Furniture

Kuntner & Co.

Majolica stoves and artistic ceramics since 1760: this is the craft carried on by the Kunter family according to traditional artisan techniques, with which they create one-of-a-kind pieces. They currently offer over one hundred hand-printed tiles, in the most varied styles handed down from one generation to the next. Typical artistic and decorative ceramics and […]

Brunico (BZ)

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