ARTS & CRAFTS in Siena
Siena and the surrounding towns offer a market for arts and crafts of quality and tradition. Old workshops line the streets of the town, where weavers, ceramic artists, leather goods makers and sculptors work, often using techniques handed down for generations. Often handicrafts are connected to the Palio; the St Mary's bells are good luck charms painted in the contrade colours, given as presents between the Senese people. Colle di Val d'Elsa is a nearby northern town which has a tradition of glassmaking, and the ornaments are of a bright lustre that catches the eye. There is plenty of potential for gifts of a unique stamp here, to bring back a little bit of Tuscany for a friend at home.
Duomo
of Siena
This traditional ceramics workshop
maintain the ancient techniques
combined with the highest quality
material and continues to produce
Original handmade craft. All stages of workmanship
are carried out in their own studio.
Address: Via P.A.
Mattioli 12
Phone: 0577 45 006
Website - More info: http://www.ceramicart1.com/index.html
Antique Furniture Restoration
This workshop is located in one the most attractive ancient " palazzi" of Siena.
The skills implied for the particular craftsmanship include gold leafing, furniture
stripping, faux finishing, painting and many others, some dating as far back
as the 13th century.
Stained Glass - Vetrate Artistiche Toscane
This is a famous art glass studio located
in the center of Siena, near Piazza del
Campo. Craftsmen use special skills to
produce handmade stained glass artwork,
and work on stained glass window
restoration and installation.
Address: Via della Galluzza 5
Phone/Fax: 0577 48 033
Website - More info: http://www.glassisland.com
Silk Painting and Batik - Il Girasole
"Il Girasole" is an art handicraft store, producing silk painting, mosaic, papier-maché,
painting and decoupage.
Address: Via S.Pietro 48
Phone/Fax: 0577 45 942
Website - More info: http://www.il-girasole.it/
Art
Bookbinding and Manuscript - Sator Print
"Sator Print" specialises in the production, conservation and restoration of
contemporary and ancient books, maps and documents.They also have a unique limited
edition of hand-made art-books.
Address: Piaggia del Giuggiolo 7
Phone: 0577 247478
