Newly updated, this marvelous book belongs in the library of every lover of Italian style and craftsmanship (EyeItalia offers goods from two of the artisans in Morelli's book - Paolo Olbi of Venice and Florence's Fiori del Tempo).
Each year, Americans flock to Italy in search of rich Old World
cultural traditions and handmade crafts. Now Laura Morelli, art
historian and Italy aficionado, has created the first guide to shopping
and touring Italy's handmade treasures including Sicilian ceramics, the
Murano glass of Venice, Tuscan terracotta, gold and coral jewelry of
Sardinia, Florence's marble paper, Torre del Greco's cameos, and much,
much more. 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 tours. Slender
enough to fit in the traveler's handbag, packed with useful tips on
pricing, quality and value, with a year-round calendar of craft
festivals, Made in Italy is the perfect supplemental guide for everyone
interested in bringing home the unique treasures of Italy.
Praise for Made in Italy:
"From carnival masks to cured ham, this guide aids tourists searching for Italy's best artisanal goods. Morelli, author of several illustrated travel and architecture books, divides her book by Italy's regions - northeast, northwest, central, southern, the islands - and introduces each one with an explanation of the traditions; at the end of each section she lists shops by cities and object of desire. The northwest, for example, is known for its copperware and violin making, while the south is known for its bagpipes and ceramics. In the town of Squillace in Calabria, for instance, Morelli notes that the Bottega artigiana "La Terracotta" has "some stunning all-black wares reminiscent of ancient Greek pottery." Her research is thorough (she recommends two bagpipe craftsmen in Scapoli, Molise, alone), and her observations engaging. The book is nicely laid out and beautifully bound, with many photos as well as chapter openings with maps of each region-a good choice for any shopper headed to the land of sun and wine. "
--Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.
- Paperback: 217 pages
- Publisher: Universe Publishing (2nd edition, 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0-7893-1669-8
- Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 6.5 x 0.8 inches
