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by Silvia Donati | Tue, 01/05/2021 - 06:09
The art of glass bead making is the latest Italian addition to Unesco’s prestigious list of of intangible cultural heritage (other additions in recent years…
by Anonymous (not verified) | Mon, 10/19/2020 - 00:06
It is often said that some of the best ideas come out of necessity, and while there is truth to this saying, we at The Italian collection believe our founders…
by Laura Morelli | Wed, 02/19/2020 - 04:38
Capodimonte is a distinctive style of porcelain that stands apart from all the other ceramic traditions of southern Italy. This delicate, ornate porcelain--…
by Silvia Donati | Fri, 08/30/2019 - 05:20
In Italy, coffee is a religion with millions of worshipers. Yet, most of these devotees know nothing about the object of their devotion, despite being…
by Georgette Jupe | Thu, 09/20/2018 - 00:27
If you have to walk a million miles in someone’s shoes, you want to make sure they at least have great soles. One place you are guaranteed to find that is at …
by Laura Morelli | Mon, 08/13/2018 - 00:56
For many of us, Tuscany is the destination of a lifetime. Florence lures travelers with its must-see masterpieces: Michelangelo’s David, the treasures of the…
by Anonymous (not verified) | Wed, 04/04/2018 - 03:47
By: Jessica Graybill
Italy has a long, rich history with ceramics, one that is revered by many all over the world. Handmade, hand painted maiolica is an…
by Laura Morelli | Sun, 12/17/2017 - 12:58
Across the Alpine regions of northern Italy, artisans share common traditions with their Swiss, German, and Austrian neighbors to the north: everything from…
by Laura Morelli | Tue, 07/11/2017 - 05:54
Cover image credit: Faenza ceramics festival CC via Flickr (c) Argilla Italia.jpg
Faenza, located in the heart of Emilia-Romagna halfway between Bologna and…
by Georgette Jupe | Thu, 11/10/2016 - 09:02
Travel to the small town of Deruta nestled in Umbria, the green heart of Italy and you’ll find no shortage of ceramic producers that have been based here for a…
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