Handmade made in Italy
Handicraft and Made in Italy
Italian handmade or craftsman follows the spirit that combines art and practicality.
The evolution of thought, customs and knowledge is very rapid.
If on the one hand we witness the massification of consumption and the disappearance of ideologies.
On the other there is also the reaction of those who want to express themselves again and exclusively through their cultural and artistic identity.
This is basically the definition of a craftsman: a free man, whose work does not necessarily have to be linked to traditional or usual schemes.
He must not simply perpetuate fashions: when inventiveness is added to skill, the craftsman is projected towards new directions and dimensions of human activity, whatever his field is.
Craftsman: free spirit
The craftsman is a free and creative artist and with this predisposition of mind reflects the “Italian” way of life, which avoids schemes and “organizational cages”: becoming a craftsman is therefore a real vocation.
Like the ice cream maker and the pastry chef, who possess qualities of great aesthetic balance and a sense of proportion and color, creating sculptural works and perfect architectural representations.
Even if edible; or the jeweler, able to create ornamental masterpieces, unique pieces that distinguish the wearer.
Or the inventor of new games that cheer up children or practical objects to facilitate our everyday life.
But we must not forget the “artisan of the pen”, an all-round artist: journalist, designer, cartoonist and storyteller. Also «The poet – wrote Carducci – is a great craftsman …», or rather a great craftsman.
Craftsmanship is art
- Fashion : emblem of made in Italy, to give a form of beauty not only to the dress, but also to the wearer. Dress born, therefore, not only as a shelter from bad weather or for a sense of modesty, but also to satisfy an aesthetic need. In the field of fashion, the craftsman combines beauty, comfort and practicality.
- Furniture: the art of beautifying the environment. After the glories of antiquity, the eighteenth-century Venetian splendors, the return of the neoclassical, the liberty … today we find both a rustic and modern craftsmanship, a manifestation of popular costume and folklore, according to seafaring, mountain or peasant models, which have their roots in our millenary culture.
Handicraft is an ancient craft
Ceramics, glass and the like: the potter often works in a millenary workshop in one of the small towns scattered around Italy and with slow and measured movements he takes the piece of clay and places it on the lathe (the same pushed by the hocks of his avi), molds it, inflates it, engraves circles and widens its mouth, finally attaches the handles, creating a unique object of its kind.
Goldsmith’s and jewelry: by jewel we mean any precious object created by man, be it ring, necklace, bracelet or other, whose preciousness and rarity, moreover, can be dissociated from intrinsic value, referring exclusively to the artistic handcraft contribution.
Craftsmanship is a timeless profession
Iron: in addition to the manufacture of weapons, due to its tenacity and malleability it has been used in countless works. Blacksmith art led to the creation of the first large wrought iron gates, then reaching its peak in the Baroque period. Today many artisans scattered throughout Italy delight in this art.
Leather goods and leather processing: today’s centers of artisanal production correspond geographically to the traditional of the sixteenth century and Tuscany in primis. The uses are manifold, from bookbinding to accessories; among the latest items of classic leather goods, we find the lady’s bag, which derives from the saddle leather saddlebag, intended to contain the objects of use for grooming the horse, equivalent to the toolbox of our car.
Craftsmanship is history
Restoration: Giorgio Vasari, painter, architect and historian, violently lashed out against any type of restoration, only to then carry it out himself on some of his works.
To the dilemma about the legitimacy of the restoration of ancient works, triggered by numerous imperfectly executed works, it was decided that it was better to restore rather than permanently lose masterpieces rich in history. Initially, mostly pictorial and statuary restorations were carried out, but over time that of restoration has become a precious and indispensable industry, given the urgent need to keep our artistic heritage intact, which is not limited, as one may mistakenly think, to the content of the museums, but it extends to the whole social, artisan and architectural fabric of our nation.
Craftsmanship is the backbone of Made in Italy.
Each region has its own handicraft, characterized by typical peculiarities and peculiarities, an expression of history and culture.
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CORTIGIANA COURTEYARD
COURTYARD: SHOE FOR COURTYARD LADIES (CORTIGIANA)
Shoe that the courtyard wore every day
HISTORICAL PERIOD: from the XIII to the XV century
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA: EUROPEDESCRIPTION :
In split suede / vegetable tanned leather.
Free of chromium and metals,
Falling within the type of organic tanning.
Buttress, fully lined.
Leather sole.
Leather lacing.EVENTS:
For those who recall the daily life of a community.130,00€ + VATCORTIGIANA COURTEYARD
130,00€ + VAT -
PULZELLA
PULZELLA: SHOE FOR PULZELLA
Shoe that the maid wore every day
HISTORICAL PERIOD: from the XII to the XIV century
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA: SOUTH EUROPEDESCRIPTION :
In split suede / vegetable tanned leather.
Free of chromium and metals,
Returning to the type of organic tanning.
Buttress.
Fully lined.
Leather sole.
Ankle fastening with laces.EVENTS:
For those who recall young women.110,00€ + VATPULZELLA
110,00€ + VAT -
COURT LADY
LADY OF COURT: SHOE FOR LADIES OF COURT
Court lady shoe that she wore every day
HISTORICAL PERIOD: XIV – XV century
GEOGRAPHIC AREA: CENTRAL EUROPEDESCRIPTION
In split suede / suede or leather
Vegetable tanned, free of chromium and metals
Returning to the type of organic tanning
Buttress, fully lined
Leather sole
Closure with leather laceEVENTS:
For those who recall a lady who attends the royal or noble court.125,00€ + VATCOURT LADY
125,00€ + VAT -
CASTELLANA
CASTELLANA: SHOE FROM CASTELLANA
Castellana shoe that wore every day; medieval shoes for women
HISTORICAL PERIOD: XII – XIV century
GEOGRAPHIC AREA: EUROPEDESCRIPTION
In split suede / Suede
Fully lined
Underneath in leather
Buttress
Closure with strap and side buckleEVENTS:
Suitable for indoors, castles, abbeys and in general where daily life in a castle is evoked.120,00€ + VATCASTELLANA
120,00€ + VAT -
DAMIGELLA
BRIDESMAID: BRIDESMAID SHOE
Young lady shoe that wore every day
HISTORICAL PERIOD: XIII – XIV century
GEOGRAPHIC AREA: ITALYDESCRIPTION
In split suede / suede
Leather / buffalo sole
Closure with strap and side buckle
Fully lined
ButtressEVENTS:
Replica of the historical period.
Suitable for the life of castles, abbeys and in general where a royal court is also evoked.120,00€ + VATDAMIGELLA
120,00€ + VAT -
LANZO
LANZICHENECCO -LANDSKNECHTS : SHOE FROM LANZO
Lanzo lansquenet mercenary shoe
HISTORICAL PERIOD: XV Century
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA: EUROPEDESCRIPTION
Footwear in heavy greased leather
Fully lined and remborded
Buttress and reinforced toe.
Thick leather sole and strap closure and side buckle
Nailing in the soleEVENTS:
Worn by those who recall the Landsknechts, especially in muddy or snowy terrain165,00€ + VATLANZO
165,00€ + VAT -
CAVALIERE-KNIGHT
KNIGHT (CAVALIERE) : KNIGHT’S SHOE
Knight; Horsman shoe
HISTORICAL PERIOD: 12th to mid-13th century
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA: EUROPE – Museum of LondonDESCRIPTION
Boot in greased leather
Buttress
Lined in the front.
Finishing, on top of the boot, with hand stitching .
Leather sole, closure with leather laces .EVENTS:
Footwear used in historical reenactments of tournaments where, horses and knights, are central to the representation.350,00€ + VATCAVALIERE-KNIGHT
350,00€ + VAT -
SIGNORE-SIR
LORD: LORD’S SHOE
Lord shoe of a noble and noble person
HISTORICAL PERIOD: XIV / XV century
GEOGRAPHIC AREA: ITALY – fresco Chamber of the Spouses 1465/74 Mantova Italy Castel S. Giorgio –DESCRIPTION
Footwear in Nappa leather, vegetable tanned, chromium and metal free,
Falling within the type of Organic Tanning .
Fully lined padded inserts in the heel and on the bow.
Buttress
Buffalo sole, closure with leather lacesEVENTS:
Elegant shoe, mainly used by those who recall Lords of wealthy families where details matter.155,00€ + VATSIGNORE-SIR
155,00€ + VAT -
NOTARY – NOTARO
NOTARO: SHOE FROM NOTARO
Notary notable shoe
HISTORICAL PERIOD: XIV / XV century
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA: EUROPEDESCRIPTION
Built in Nappa leather,
vegetable tanned, chromium and metal free,
falling within the type of Organic Tanning .
Fully lined Buttress,
Reinforced tips Flashy
Tongue Fine
Leather sole and strap closure and side buckleEVENTS:
In the Middle Ages Notarius – private scribe.
Today, in re-enactments, his task is the same.
Serious and respectable figure.
The footwear he wears is worthy of him.155,00€ + VATNOTARY – NOTARO
155,00€ + VAT -
ALFIERE ENSIGN
ALFIERE : ENSIGN SHOE
ALFIERE – Standard bearer shoe from standard bearer
HISTORICAL PERIOD: 13th to 15th century
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA: EUROPEDESCRIPTION
Boots in greased leather, reinforced in the heel and on the front.
Modeled reverse.
Leather sole and lacing with leather lace.
Hand-stitched upper EEVENTS:
Used on the occasion of historical parades and parades, having, the one who wears them, the role of banner holder or flag.198,00€ + VATALFIERE ENSIGN
198,00€ + VAT -
PAGE PAGGIO
PAGE: BOY’S SHOE
Child’s shoe page
HISTORICAL PERIOD: XII to XIV century
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA: EUROPEDESCRIPTION
Made in vegetable tanned leather,
free of chromium and metals, thus falling within the type of organic tanning
Front unlined
Buttress
Leather soleEVENTS:
In the Middle Ages, the Page was a young man of a noble family, who was educated to court services, to be initiated later on to the Cavalry.
Today, in the re-enactments, he reincarnates all this.145,00€ + VATPAGE PAGGIO
145,00€ + VAT -
SIR MESSERE
MESSERE: LORD’S SHOE
Messere lord’s shoe
HISTORICAL PERIOD: 13th to 15th century
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA: EUROPEDESCRIPTION
Made the vegetable tanned leather,
free from chromium and metals, falling within the type of organic tanning
Unlined
Buttress
Hand-stitched upper Leather
Sole and closure with leather lacesEVENTS:
Sir, authoritative person, attributable by reverence to high public figures. In reenactments,
it is used less reverently but with equal honor to important people. Footwear suits those who receive such honor.145,00€ + VATSIR MESSERE
145,00€ + VAT