Florence is renown for its top quality craftrnanship, handed down through centuries of tradition, and for its elegance and good taste in creation.
Typical are Florentine straw products, original articles of clothing and furnishings as well as the finest leather, known for its exquisitely refined workmanship; ceramics and glassware; wood and metal crafts, furniture and bric-a brae, in other words, a host of Florentine artisan crafts are available at convenient prices to suit all tastes and all ages. Tailoring and fashion in Florence have a particular graceful look that is totally unique, especially intimate apparel and embroideries.
Much sought after – in the city that devotes Christmas to Benvenuto Cellini – are the siIver and goldsmiths, jewelers, filigree, mosaics and precious stones.
Florence has an exceptional patrimony of art, a splendid example of its
Article by Massimiliano Marzi