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A Small Roastery in Emilia-Romagna Wants To Revive the Artisanal Skill of Making Quality Coffee

We visit M'ama Caffè in Vignola near Bologna and learn that coffee making is as much art as it is science, and that the...

Italy's Best - Handmade - The Curious Traveler - Made in Italy

August 30, 2019

The Last of the Leather Artisans in Florence: Cuor di Pelle

The Last of the Leather Artisans in Florence: Cuor di Pelle

In the backstreets of Florence's Sant'Ambrogio neighbourhood is a small shop dedicated to leather craftsmanship run by...

Made in Italy - Shopping Tips

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Authentic Shopping: Insider Tips to Come Home with an Italian Souvenir You’ll Treasure for Life

After more than twenty years of documenting Italian artisans following centuries-old traditions, I am happy to share...

Shopping Tips - Made in Italy

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Italy Untapped: Cork Artisans of Sardinia

Today, cork is considered one of Sardinia’s most characteristic natural resources and manufactured products.The town...

February 4, 2019

Culture

A Made in Italy Christmas: Gift Suggestions

Christmas is one of my favorite times to visit Italy, in part because handmade crafts take center stage

Made in Italy - Shopping Tips

December 5, 2018

Culture

What to Bring Home from Sardinia

Bring home one of Sardinia’s traditional crafts, and you will have picked up an authentic souvenir that is totally...

Made in Italy - Shopping Tips - Travel Tips

October 11, 2018

You Are What You Wear: Following a Shoe-Maker in Florence

With so many options for buying shoes online or offline, it can be hard to know whether your Made-in-Italy shoes are...

Made in Italy - Handmade - Shopping Tips

September 20, 2018

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What to Bring Home from Tuscany

But if you want to come home from Tuscany with something unlike anything your friends will have brought home from their...

Made in Italy - Shopping Tips - Handmade - Travel Guide

August 13, 2018

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How to Buy an Authentic Silk Scarf or Tie in Italy

Many travelers to Italy count silk ties and scarves among their favorite souvenirs, and silk accessories form a...

Made in Italy - Shopping Tips

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Alabaster of Volterra: An Easy to Model Stone Formed Thousands of Years Ago

Today, the ancient Etruscan city of Volterra, southwest of Florence, remains a center for alabaster craftsmanship.

Made in Italy - The Curious Traveler

January 3, 2018

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Buying Handmade in Italy: Christmas Carving in Trentino

Of all the Alpine craft traditions of Italy, woodcarving reigns supreme.

Handmade - Made in Italy

December 17, 2017

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Artisan Goldsmiths in the Eternal City

One of the most enduring craft traditions of Rome is the working of gold, silver, and other metals.

Made in Italy - Shopping Tips

September 20, 2017

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Craft Traditions of the Italian Alps

In the northernmost reaches of Italy lie some of the country’s most fascinating—and unexpected—craft traditions:...

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A Complete Guide To Shopping For Leather in Florence

How do you know if you’re buying something authentic and high quality, something made locally and in a traditional way?

Shopping Tips - Made in Italy - Travel Tips

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Artisanal Treasures of Abruzzo & Molise

Travelers intrepid enough to veer off the beaten path are rewarded with a rich tapestry of traditional Italian crafts:...

Made in Italy - The Curious Traveler

The Cost of Authenticity: A Day In Tuscany's Leather Route With BenHeart

Discovering what Made in Italy really means with a trip to the tanneries of Tuscany with leather designer Benheart

Made in Italy - Shopping Tips

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An Insider's Guide to Shopping for Murano Glass

With so many choices and prices, shopping on Murano can be an overwhelming experience; a little advance homework goes a...

Shopping Tips - Made in Italy - Day Tripper - The Curious Traveler - Off the beaten track

February 9, 2017

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What to Buy in Umbria: A Guide to Shopping for Traditional Crafts

The best of Umbria shopping, complete with listings of local artisans.

Made in Italy - Shopping Tips

January 20, 2017

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Bringing Italian Ceramics To The Modern Age: Meet Gatto Matto Design

This week's artisan feature involved an eclectic team from Lazio who create ceramic kitchenware with a unique design...

Made in Italy - Handmade - Shopping Tips

November 10, 2016

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Preserving the Art of Basket-Weaving in Sardinia

Interviewing a local artisan preserving the tradition of basket-weaving in a tiny village in Sardinia.

Made in Italy - Design - The Curious Traveler - Handmade

August 30, 2016

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