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

Bottega Giustiniani

Passionately fond of the art of ceramic-making since he was a child, Elvio Sagnella works in this workshop with the help of experienced assistants. The winner of the International Tradition and Innovation Competition held in Ascoli Piceno in 2009, Sagnella is a versatile and passionate artisan. Inspired by the eighteenth-century tradition of Certaldo and San […]

San Lorenzello (BN)

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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 […]

Home Decor
Furniture

Laboratorio Avallone

Craftsmen Gennaro Avallone and Giordano Ciminaghi make a wide range of made-to-measure furniture in various sizes and for different uses. Their one-of-a-kind pieces are made of wood, stucco and aluminum and are highly spectacular. The furniture’s surfaces are usually treated with stucco, as well as the frames, which look more like sculptures and can be […]

Milano

Decorative Arts
Paper

MC PAPER

Marco Castellini today is the only artisan papermaker to carry on the tradition of Toscolano, an ancient Italian papermaking hub of 14th-century origin. His activity takes place in the “MC Paper” paper workshop located in Via Trento, the historic center of Toscolano Maderno on Lake Garda, where he produces handmade papers daily. In his papers […]

Via Trento, 68 - Toscolano Maderno (BS)

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

Simone Groppi – Orafo Scultore

Following in the footsteps of his father Franco, a master goldsmith who started the business in the early 1970s, Simone Groppi graduated at the Academy of Art of Brera developing a deep interest in jewelry-making by using the age-old chiseling, fretwork and lost-wax casting techniques. Elegant creations with the addition of Simone’s personal artistic touch, […]

Saronno (VA)

Home Decor
Decorations

Carmagnini

The company combines the use of traditional Florentine artisan methods and the most innovative techniques of contemporary home décor and restoration. A perfect mix that transforms every work into a gem bursting with colors and creativity. Indoor and outdoor paintwork, varnishing of wooden and iron works, decoration of ceilings and walls, cleaning of paintings and […]

Firenze

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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Home Decor
Fabrics

Renata Bonfanti

Renata Bonfanti’s weaving workshop creates handmade tapestries and carpets, according to centuries-old techniques. The patterns are very modern-style, created by the workshop’s artisans and to the customer’s requests. All processing stages of tapestries and carpets are carried out by hand, while the curtains, tablecloths and some rugs are woven on mechanical looms. Renata Bonfantis skill […]

Mussolente (VI)

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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Decorative Arts
Metals

Roberto Ziranu Rilessi di ferro

With five generations of family expertise behind him, Roberto Ziranu is a true expert in hand-crafting metals. His works have the technical perfection of one who knows all the secrets of this profession. However, at the same time, they are striking for their creativity and innovation. All the processes are done by hand, the techniques […]

Nuoro

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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Decorative Arts
Glass and crystal

Salviati

In 1859, the lawyer from Vicenza Antonio Salviati decided to start Salviati & C., a company specializing in the production of mosaics, enamels and blown glass. Driven by his tireless inquisitive spirit of challenge, Salviati began producing very sophisticated milk glass objects, complex filigree motifs, opalescent glass embellished with floral appliqués and threads of aventurine. […]

Murano (VE)

Fashion and Accessories
Fashion

Sartoria Marinaro

His apprenticeship began in Naples, the birthplace of elegance, and then continued for forty years in the shop in the salon of Florence, Via Tornabuoni. Today, Mario Scialee has customers from all over the world but does not abandon those Florentines who still love excellence in tailored apparel. The mastery in the cut and attention […]

Firenze

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
Pottery

Ceramica Pezzetta

In Via S. Floreano, a Buia, siamo nel mondo della ceramica artistica, in questo laboratorio dal 1955 si portano avanti gli insegnamenti del maestro Enore Pezzetta, arricchendo e interpretando quella che è la tradizione di questa nobile arte praticata in Friuli già nel ‘700. Molte sono le tecniche utilizzate, “tutte quelle con cui è possibile […]

Buja (UD)

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