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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Leather Block notes cover
Leather block notes cover vero made in Tuscany
Block notes cover made in top quality leather of vegetable tanned.
The leather notepads holder it has , also, an internal space to put some cards and a pen.
Useful for people of prestige but also for employees or representatives of any activities..Dimensions:
Length : 24 cm
Width: 02 cm
Height: 32 cm119,00€ + VATLeather Block notes cover
119,00€ + 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
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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
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Leather Mini Chaps
Leather Mini Chaps – Made in Tuscan
Machiavelli Mini chaps or leather riding gaiters with three buckles and velcro.
They are made with cowhide on the outside.
The mini chaps are natural brown; but other customized colors are available on request such as Crazy Horse black etc…
The Machiavelli Mini chaps or gaiters in natural brown leather for riding for young people and any age.
Mini Chaps made from high quality vegetable tanned leather.
The internal of the Mini Chaps or Gaiters is made of soft and elegant leather with attention to the smallest details
by Italian artisans from the Florentine Tuscan area.
Definitely suitable for horse sports such as horse riding but also horseback riding in the open air or woods.
Chaps certainly suitable for any sports occasion with horses.Dimensions:
Measures: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL123,00€ + VATLeather Mini Chaps
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Australian Crazy horse leather hat
Leather Australian Crazy Horse Hat – Made in Tuscany
The Australian Machiavelli Crazy Horse Hat – is made of Crazy horse oiled leather for any occasion or ride with or without rain.
The Machiavelli Crazy Horse natural Australian style riding hat for young people and any age.
Hat made of high quality vegetable tanned leather.
The internal of the hat is made of soft and elegant leather with attention
to the smallest details by Italian artisans from the Florentine Tuscan area.
The hat has a woven leather band on the outside and has a soft elastic closure.
The brim is 7 cm.
On the outside it has Crazy Horse waterproof oily leather to wear it during riding and life with horses.
Definitely suitable for horse sports such as horse riding but also horseback riding in the open air or woods.Dimensions:
Measures: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL123,00€ + VATAustralian Crazy horse leather hat
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POPOLANO
POPOLANO: POPOLANO’S SHOE
Shoe worn by commoners, humble people
HISTORICAL PERIOD: 11th / 15th century
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA: SOUTH EUROPEDESCRIPTION :
in vegetable tanned leather, free of chromium and other metals,
falling within the type of organic tanning.
Hand-stitched upper.
Buttress.
Unlined.
Heavy greased leather sole.EVENTS:
In the Middle Ages it was used by commoners, humble people who did not care about color and elegance. Simple and comfortable.
Today it is used in historical reenactments of the Middle Ages.125,00€ + VATPOPOLANO
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CASTALDO
CASTALDO: SHOE FROM CASTALDO
Castaldo the king’s tax collector’s shoe; medieval footwear
HISTORICAL PERIOD: from the 13th to the 14th century
GEOGRAPHIC AREA: ITALYDESCRIPTION :
Footwear in greased leather.
Unlined.
Buttress.
Lightweight leather sole.
Lacing with lace, in a single piece with the upper, and side buckle.EVENTS:
Medieval shoe worn by the steward, administrator of the King’s assets or in any case of powerful Lords.
In the reenactments, the person who plays him reveals austerity and honesty.
His shoes honor him for elegance and practicality.125,00€ + VATCASTALDO
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PROSTITUTE
PROSTITUTE: PROSTITUTE SHOE
HISTORICAL PERIOD: from the 17th to the 18th century
GEOGRAPHIC AREA: FRANCE / ENGLAND -From the film HARLOTS-DESCRIPTION :
In vegetable tanned leather.
Free of chromium and metals, falling within the type of organic tanning.
Buttress.
Front unlined.
Leather sole.
Closure with laces at the ankle.EVENTS:
Re-enactment of daily life of the historical period.125,00€ + VATPROSTITUTE
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MADONNA
MADONNA: SHOE FOR MADONNA
Shoe that the madonna (lady) wore every day
HISTORICAL PERIOD: from the XIII to the XV century
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA: EUROPEDESCRIPTION :
Footwear for middle-class women.
In vegetable tanned leather, free of chromium and metals,
Falling within the type of organic tanning.
Leather / buffalo sole.
Closure with strap and side buckle.
Buttress.
Front unlined.EVENTS:
For those who recall a lady in the community.125,00€ + VATMADONNA
125,00€ + 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 -
LOCANDIERA INNKEEPER
LANDLADY: SHOE FOR LANDLADY – INNKEEPER
Shoe that the innkeeper wore every day
HISTORICAL PERIOD: from the XIII to the XV century
GEOGRAPHIC AREA: HOLLAND – from Shoe Museum ShoenviseDESCRIPTION :
In resistant and greased leathers.
Fully lined.
Buttress.
Under leather.
Closure with laces.EVENTS:
Recalling the everyday work in a community.130,00€ + VATLOCANDIERA INNKEEPER
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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