Patrick Süskind wrote in his famous The Perfume: “Men could close their eyes to greatness, to horror, to beauty, and turn their ears to melodies or seductive words. But they could not escape the perfume”. It cannot be denied: the charm of perfume and its evocative power are incomparable. It is said that nothing stimulates […]

Italy boasts one of the oldest goldsmithing traditions, rooted in Etruscan times and reaching its highest expression during the Renaissance, in the splendid courts of the Italian lords. Under the Medici rule, the characteristic goldsmiths’ workshops of Ponte Vecchio were founded in Florence. Today, know-how and tradition combine with contemporary research and design, making the […]

The technique developed in the late 1500s in conjunction with the fashion of inlaid stone and commesso in semi-precious stone. There are many examples of this art in the Florence area, especially during the time of the Medici who loved this technique for non-sacred furnishings. From the seventeenth century, the scagliola technique was used throughout […]

It is difficult to define fashion. Coco Chanel said that “fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street. Fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.” But one thing is certain: Italy has always been a point of reference for the […]

‘Made in Italy’ is very famous in the furniture and decor sector. Its artisans have skill, creativity, customer focus and a special sensibility for the quality of service as well as that of the product. All of this underlies Italian craftsmanship and its unique design. Using the most varied materials, exceptionally skilled artisans create everything […]

There are many weaving districts in Italy, specialising in many different types of cloth: velvet, damask, silk, macramé, etc. The weavers are highly qualified and are the modern representatives of ancient traditions. They serve famous designers and world famous artisans, but also customers who want to create elegant spaces with exclusive tapestries, fine rugs, bespoke […]

Italy and music: an intense link that continues in the name of excellence. What of the great tradition of Cremona, known and admired around the world? Cremona is the birthplace of great string instruments. Here, the violins desired by the greatest musicians are created. They are jewels of acoustics and aesthetics, made in the many […]

There is no place in Italy that does not have its traditions, customs that often differ even within a few kilometres. This huge heritage that still lives on in festivals, celebrations, museums and craft shops. Terracotta figurines, animations, backgrounds and large and small chests are used in cribs and nativity scenes from Naples to Genoa. […]

Mosaic was first made by early civilizations in history and therefore, is one of the oldest arts. There are many types of mosaic, from Greek to Byzantine, Roman and Florentine. Each has its own specific qualities, and all have a timeless beauty. The technique of commesso, or working in semi-precious stone, goes back to the […]

We know how boundless Italian imagination and creativity can be. Italy is also a wealthy and varied country both historically and geographically. Each place is a discovery, with its own special qualities, developed through outside influences or through having to meet needs. And when creativity, ingenuity, history and, why not, meeting needs come together, the […]

The ability to work with wood, to assemble small mosaic tiles, to paint the interiors of buildings with amazing trompe l’oeil, to build beautiful windows and instruments that can play perfect notes, to make clothes, massive chandeliers and sculptures of all kinds: Italian craftsmanship is inextricably linked to art, that becomes a blend of skills […]