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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EXACTOR debt collector
EXACTOR: SHOE FROM EXACTOR
Shoe used by debt collectors (EXACTORS)
HISTORICAL PERIOD: XII / XV century
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA: SOUTH EUROPEDESCRIPTION :
Soft leather shoe.
Vegetable tanned, free of chromium and other metals,
Falling within the type of organic tanning.
Hand stitching of the upper.
Front unlined.
Buttress.
Leather sole, ankle strap closure and side buckle.EVENTS:
Shoe used by debt collectors, those who collect taxes on behalf of the King or other Lords.
Even in re-enactments he goes around with a large bag and two armed escort men.155,00€ + VATEXACTOR debt collector
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ARCHER ARCIERE
ARCHER: ARCHER SHOE
Shoe worn by archers (Arcieri)
HISTORICAL PERIOD: from the 11th to the 14th century
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA: EUROPEDESCRIPTION :
Boot in greased leather.
Upper all hand-sewn.
Buttress.
Front unlined.
Greased leather sole, lacing with leather laces.EVENTS:
Shoe worn by archers, which allowed them to move easily on all types of terrain.
Today, in re-enactments, these shoes make a fine show of themselves for their beauty, workmanship and practicality.155,00€ + VATARCHER ARCIERE
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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
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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
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NOBLE
NOBLE: HIGH LOCATED PERSON SHOE
Noble high-leased person shoe
HISTORICAL PERIOD: XII to XIV century
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA: EUROPEDESCRIPTION
Vegetable tanned leather shoe,
Free of chromium and metals falling within the type of organic tanning
Hand stitching of the upper
Buttress
Unlined in the front Leather sole,
closure with leather lacesEVENTS:
Footwear used by those who, in re-enactments, personify a noble or in any case a person of superior lineage.155,00€ + VATNOBLE
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Postina circular medium small Bag
Leather circular medium Small bag – Made in Tuscany
Machiavelli leather Crossbody or shoulder Medium Small circular bag with three large
central compartments with one rear pocket and with magnetic closure .
On the front side it has a magnetic closure.
It is structured with three internal compartments and a posterior pocket with a zip closure.
The Postina has a circular shape just like ladies elegants bags for any seasons and occasion.
With internal lining with attention to the smallest details by Italian artisans.
The Crossbody circular medium small bag has three main internal compartment for storing anything.
Bag certainly suitable for any occasion Works or Cerimony or as free time.
The rear pocket can be used for small personal effects such as documents.Dimensions:
Length : 19 cm
Height: 16 cm
Width: 09 cm156,00€ + VATPostina circular medium small Bag
156,00€ + VAT -
Leather bucket Medium bag 1008
Leather bucket Medium Lady Bag – Made in Tuscany
Machiavelli Leather Medium 1008 bucket Lady Bag with large three pockets or
compartments and the central with zip closure and inside one pocket with zip closure too .
The Leather bucket Lady Bag shape just like ladies elegants bags for any seasons and occasion.
With internal tartan lining with attention to the smallest details by Italian artisans.
The Leather bucket medium 1008 Lady Bag large three pockets or compartments and very roomy for storing anything.
Bag certainly suitable for any occasion daily life, Works or Cerimony or as free time.Dimensions:
Length : 22 cm
Height: 27 cm
Width: 14 cm156,00€ + VATLeather bucket Medium bag 1008
156,00€ + VAT -
Briefcase 2012
Briefcase rigid 2012 – Made in Tuscany
Rigid briefcase ; bag made of high quality vegetable tanned leather.
It has two internal compartments with zip closure.
Comes with shoulder strap and internal accessories.
The bag has two very spacious main internal compartments.
The bag has pockets inside for various accessories, notes or pens.
Bag suitable for short and business trips.
The main compartments can be used for anything from documents to tools but also small own.
The bag is also equipped with external pockets on the front side two with magnetic and zip closure; and a back with zip closure.Dimensions:
Length : 30 cm
Width: 12 cm
Height: 22 cm160,00€ – 180,00€ + VATBriefcase 2012
160,00€ – 180,00€ + VAT -
Postina revolving pin circular 1254
Leather Postina revolving pin circular bag Magnetic closure
– Made in TuscanyMachiavelli leather Crossbody or shoulder revolving bag with three large central compartments with zip closure.
On the front side it has a swivel pin closure,.
It is structured with three internal compartments and the central one comes with a zip closure.
With internal lining with attention to the smallest details by Italian artisans.
The Crossbody revolving bag has three main internal compartment for storing anything.Bag certainly suitable for any occasion Works or Cerimony or as free time.
Rear pocket can be used for small personal effects that you usually carry around.Dimensions:
Length : 25 cm
Height: 19 cm
Width: 12 cm160,00€ + VATPostina revolving pin circular 1254
160,00€ + VAT -
Leather Shopping rectangular small Bag 1033
Shopping three pockets Rectangular small Bag – Made in Tuscany
Machiavelli leather Shopping or shopper rectangular small three pockets Bag with three large
compartments with zip closure .
The Shopping Leather small Bag shape just like ladies elegants bags for any seasons and occasion.
With internal lining with attention to the smallest details by Italian artisans.
The Shopper leather trible pockets small Bag has three main internal compartment
and very roomy for storing anything.
Bag certainly suitable for any occasion daily life, Works or Cerimony or as free time.Dimensions:
Length : 32 cm
Height: 24 cm
Width: 11 cm160,00€ + VATLeather Shopping rectangular small Bag 1033
160,00€ + VAT -
Backpack small
Backpack small with buckle – Made in Tuscany
Backpack small with buckle made of high quality vegetable tanned leather in Machiavelli laboratories.
The backpack is with leather shoulder straps and one main internal compartment.
With an external front pocket with zip closure.
The small backpack has a very large main internal compartment.
The closure is with a buckle.Backpack small suitable for business trips and everyday life, but also for work.
The main compartments can be used for anything from documents to tools but also small personal effects.
The backpack is also equipped with an external pocket on the front side.
Which is very convenient for placing personal effects such as house keys or other items.Dimensions:
Length : 20 cm
Height: 27 cm
Width: 12 cm164,00€ + VATBackpack small
164,00€ + VAT -
Postina Crossbody Medium Bag
Leather Crossbody Medium bag Magnetic closure – Made in Tuscany
Machiavelli leather Crossbody or shoulder medium bag with three large central compartments with one internal front pocket and with magnetic closure .
With internal lining with attention to the smallest details by Italian artisans.
The Crossbody Medium bag has three main internal compartment for storing anything.
Bag certainly suitable for any occasion Works or Cerimony or as free time.
Internal front pocket can be used for small personal effects such as documents.
Rear pocket can be used for small personal effects that you usually carry around.
Dimensions:
Length : 19 cm
Height: 16 cm
Width: 09 cm164,00€ + VATPostina Crossbody Medium Bag
164,00€ + VAT