Made in Italy, 2nd Edition : A Shoppers Guide to Italys Best Artisanal Traditions from Murano Glass to Ceramics, Jewelry, Leather Goods, and More

English

ISBN: 0789316994

EAN: 9780789316998

Category: Travel / Europe / Italy/Business & Economics / Industries / Retailing/

Publisher: Universe Publishing

Release Date: 04/30/2008

Synopsis: Richly painted maiolica ceramics from Tuscany. Supple Florentine leather. The cameos of Torre del Greco, carved from sea shells. Parmigiano-Reggiano, the king of cheeses. Jaw-dropping glass from the island of Murano. The sweet and tart liqueur, limoncello, made from the giant lemons of Sorrento. Each year, millions of travellers flock to Italy in search of rich Old World cultural traditions and handmade crafts. In this revised edition, now expanded to include a new section on leather clothing as well as artisanal brand names like Prada, author Laura Morelli revisits Italys best shops and craftsmen to provide a thorough shoppers guide to Italys best local traditions. Organized by region, Made in Italy takes the reader on a complete tour of the dazzling artisanal legacy of Italy, uncovering one-of-a-kind hidden workshops and off-the-beaten path streets, like Palermos Via Bambinai, or street of the dollmakers, a Venetian antiquarian bookstore whose owner trained with the monks of San Giorgio di Novalesa, and the home of the official consortium of producers of prosciutto di Parma. The book also includes tips for locating the most authentic shops and goods in the major tourist destinations of Rome, Florence, Naples, and Venice.

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Made in Italy, 2nd Edition : A Shoppers Guide to Italys Best Artisanal Traditions from Murano Glass to Ceramics, Jewelry, Leather Goods, and More

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Paperback

Edition: 2

Height: 1.08 inches

Width: 6.49 inches

Length: 8.53 inches

Weight: 24.52 oz

Pages: 218