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Beyond the Grain: Leonardo Cappellini, the Italian Artisan Giving New Life to Reclaimed Wood
Leonardo Cappellini, a Florentine Italian artisan, reveals the deep connection between his craft and nature. Working from reclaimed wood in the hills outside Florence, Tuscany, Leonardo hand-carves each wood vase and sculpture. Discover his zero-waste philosophy and how he transforms discarded trees into unique, one-of-a-kind pieces that honor history and the soul of the wood. Read the full interview!

Artful Italia
Oct 24 min read


Mastering Artful Knife Making for For Two Centuries
Artful knife making is a centuries old tradition in Scarperia Italy where Fontani knives are made. Our introduction to them and to their knives was a memorable visit and created a new passion for hand crafted knives, a passion we are happy to share with you.

Artful Italia
Aug 92 min read


Handcrafted Italian Stone Decor: Unveiling Emanuel's Artistic Soul
Discover the magic of handcrafted Italian stone decor through the eyes of Emanuel, a visionary artisan based in Lucca, Italy. Learn about his unique process and the breathtaking, soulful pieces he creates for Impressive.

Artful Italia
Jul 254 min read


Explore The Captivating Art of Italian Marbler Jennifer Leo
Born in Canada, Jennifer found her true artistic home in Florence, where her unique creations reflect a profound connection to her Italian heritage. Her gorgeous marbled designs, unlike anything we'd seen, immediately charmed us. We knew instantly she'd be a perfect addition to Artful Italia.

Artful Italia
Jul 85 min read


The Art of Italian Elegance: Discovering Laura Santi and Ellesanti Jewelry
Meet Laura Santi creator of Ellesanti jewelry. Hand crafted Italian jewelry with exceptional design, unique materials in a modern style. Staying true to her Italian roots of design excellence and the craftsmanship passed down for generations. With her team of 6 women, working in Padova Italy they have joined with our team at Artful Italia to offer their jewelry abroad.

Artful Italia
May 205 min read


Discover The Best Kitchen Knives From Scarperia Italy
Coltelleria Fontani was founded in Scarperia, a place with a long tradition in knife making. Each knife is the result of excellent craftsman

Artful Italia
Apr 85 min read


Italian Ceramics: Exploring The Beautiful Creations Of Dalila Chessa
Italian ceramic dinner plates and sculptures created by Italian ceramist Dalila Chessa. Shop her feminine sculptures and colorful plates.

Artful Italia
Mar 114 min read


Uncovering the Italian Artisan: Meet Maria Cristina Andretto, Glass Artist Extraordinaire
Italian glass artist and designer Maria Cristina Andretto shares her passion for Murano glass and where she finds inspiration.

Artful Italia
Nov 19, 20244 min read


Exploring the Artistic World of Carmine Di Pietro: From Abstract Painting to Sculpture
The abstract art of Carmine Di Pietro expresses who he is, and how he sees the world using bold and powerful brushstrokes.

Artful Italia
Oct 23, 20246 min read


The Art of Handmade Jewelry: An Interview with Artisan Isabel Pacini
Isabel Pacino's camelia paintings are bold, colorful, soft and gentle. Her jewelry is fun, light and feminine. She knows no creative bounds.

Artful Italia
Sep 4, 20244 min read


"Uncovering the Artistry: A Spotlight Interview with Italian Beaded Jewelry Maker Giuliana"
Meet Giuliana, the Italian beaded jewelry artisan. She speaks with us about her passions and her love of beaded jewelry making.

Artful Italia
Jul 22, 20244 min read


"Exploring the Craftsmanship of Italian Artisan Leather Bags: An Interview with Stefania"
Exploring the world of Italian Artisans with Stefania.

Artful Italia
May 28, 20246 min read


"Exploring the Beauty of Artisan Rey's Wood Sculptures in Italy"
Inspiration for Rey’s sculptures come from his moods and his environment. He loves being outdoors and finds much inspiration there.

Artful Italia
Apr 26, 20243 min read


"The Artistic Influence of Italy: How Geoff Pavitt's Life-Long Passion Shaped His Paintings"
From his studio in Lucca Geoff Pavitt gives life to Italians and Italian landscapes both famous and unknown. Geoff is an artist with an...

Artful Italia
Mar 18, 20242 min read


"The Ageless Elegance of Marble Sculptures: Exploring the Works of Cynthia Sah and Nicolas Bertoux and Artco"
In 1999 Artco acquired a historical, industrial building in the town of Seravezza. Cynthia Sah and Nicolas Bertoux went to work cleaning...

Artful Italia
Mar 4, 20242 min read


Exploring the Timeless Beauty of Italian Marble Sculpture: An In-Depth Look at Chantal Stropeni's Masterpieces
Marble is a fascinating material, cold, candid, veined, it seems independently suggest the image that will come out of it.

Artful Italia
Feb 28, 20244 min read


Uncovering the Artisanal Treasures of Italy: Exploring Italian Culture and Tradition with Artful Italia
One of the pleasures of Italy is artisans. They uphold our cultures and traditions and keep us grounded in our roots.

Artful Italia
Feb 27, 20242 min read
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