Handmade
Life + Style
by suzvanallen | Wed, 08/18/2021 - 08:19
In Florence, city of masterpieces, artisan traditions have flourished for centuries. It’s a joy to discover the abundance of shops where talented workers…
Life + Style
by suzvanallen | Thu, 06/17/2021 - 02:58
The breathtaking beauty of Venice ranges from the dazzling Piazza San Marco to the delicate traditions of its artisans. It’s a pleasure to slow down and wander…
Life + Style
by Silvia Donati | Fri, 05/21/2021 - 00:00
An astronomer turned remèr: Venetian Piero Dri ditched stars and planets for oars and oarlocks. Piero chose to carry on an ancient profession that has been…
Culture
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…
Life + Style
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…
Culture
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--…
Food + Wine
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…
Life + Style
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 …
Culture
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…
Culture
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…
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