From a basket- ball playing San Sabastiano to Venice underwater, they are hard-core. They are silk-screen designers, creating witty posters and limited edition art. Small Caps has big, often irreverent designs. Using traditional sand casting methods, it is one of the few foundries that still use the plug moulding technique to create the mythological figures in brass. The Valese Foundry, founded by Luigi Valese in 1913, is located near the Church of La Madonna dell’Orto. Instead, we can be satisfied with a hand crafted gondola ornament from Valese, the last remaining foundry in Venice. But no matter how much we may want one to call our own, they are a tad impractical. The romance of Venice is possibly best captured by sleek gondolas, which have navigated her canals since 1094. Working in ceramic, polychrome clay and platinum Dangirute elevates the ubiquitous espresso cup to another dimension of glory. Her Boutique Danghyra is the summary of her creative insights and innovation, culminating in often glimmering, contemporary design. Nowhere is that more apparent than their resplendent collection of purses and totes.ĭangirute Raceviciute is a designer who imbues the aesthetic of beauty, in objects for the home. World renown for their woven textiles, the company continues an ancient Venetian art, combining historical designs and techniques with a “whiff” of modernity. Tessitura was founded by Luigi Bevilacqua in 1875, after recovering looms and machines once used by the Silk Guild of the Republic of Venice. You can also become a “perlera” for a day, and learn about the history of beads and make your very first creation under the guidance of Simona at the Perlamadre atelier in Dorsoduro. Their glass has a velvet luminescence that begs to be touched. Every handcrafted bead contains the history of Murano, an interpretation of the past, which reveals the present. In collaboration with Evelina Pescarolo, they have a deep commitment to the restoration of cultural heritage. The marvelous creations of Perlamadre are born from Simona Iacovazzi’s experience in understanding the closely guarded secrets of Venetian glass. Exuberant and vibrant, the textiles are resplendent in color and form. It is no wonder that her hand painted fabrics are filled with lyricism. Hélène Ferruzzi was born in France, to a family of musicians. She also teaches private classes on the ancient lamp work technique that originated on Murano in the 14 th century. Named one of the top 40 International bead makers, Alessia’s work is collected internationally. Each bead is a miniature sculpture and a testament to the beauty of glass. Venice is her source of inspiration.Īlessia Fuga creates lamp work beads in her studio on Murano. Arianna creates etchings, drypoints, linocuts, as well as watercolors and drawings. Plum Plum Creations is the atelier of Arianna Sautariello, a Venetian who decided to preserve the ancient art of printmaking in Venice. In 2018 the city of Venice awarded Marisa with the Il premio “ Festa di San Marco” for her dedication to craftsmanship and in recognition of her successful initiatives. Her intricate signature coral is a regal reminder of the Venetian Lagoon. She is a celebrated Impiraressa, working with vintage Murano seed beads. Venice Artisans Guide Best Venetian handcrafted items to shop online from local makersįor many, Marisa Convento is the matriarch of Venetian artisans. With our Venice Artisans Guide, we aim to support local makers and original made in Italy, giving you a guide of original handcrafted items that you can buy also online. When you invest in their creativity, you are helping them to repair, restart, and recover. They say that a culture is often reflected in the artisans who keep the legacy of traditions alive. It is a meaningful way to support Venetians in this very difficult time. I’ve created this Artisan Guide with Venetian handcrafted items and gift ideas that you can order on-line. They are feeling the devastation that comes with a complete loss of income. There are no visitors, which means there are no customers for the community of artisans in Venice. First came the November floods and now comes the plague, with a complete lock-down in Venice.
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