Made in Italy, 2nd Edition A Shopper's Guide to Italy's Best Artisanal Traditions from Murano Glass to Ceramics, Jewelry, Leather Goods, and More

by MORELLI, LAURA

• ISBN13: 9780789316998
• ISBN10: 0789316994
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-04-22
• Publisher: Universe

Summary

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 Italy's best shops and craftsmen to provide a thorough shopper's guide to Italy's 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 Palermo's 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.

Author Biography

Laura Morelli is a writer and cultural historian with a passion for the traditions of the Old World. Educated in languages and art history, she has lived in Europe for over a decade and on her return to the USA has taught at Tufts University, Northeastern University, and St. Joseph College.