Dall’artigianato al design
I saperi dell’arte nella provincia di Firenze

edited by Cristina Giannini

exhibition catalogue: Florence, Galleria dei Medici, Palazzo Medici Riccardi, 21 May-14 July 2009
Italian

The slim volume that accompanied the exhibition by the same name showcases the excellent craftsmanship of Florence and the surrounding province. It is a journey through the fabrics and ancient pots of Montelupo; the ceramics, glass, terracotta and wrought iron and knives that have made Scarperia famous; the vases and porcelain of Doccia; the straw woven by the craftspeople of Signa.
The skills and talents typical of Florence and its district – now the Province of Florence – confirm the ties between Tuscan craftsmanship and the primary resources of the area.