Artigianato Toscano - lost handicraft traditions and where to find them

Our region has a centenary tradition of arts and craftsmanship, rooted in our territory and lifestyle since the Renaissance.
Painters, ceramicists, metalworkers, goldsmiths, leather workers and many others represent today the backbone of our culture, and contribute to keep alive the true soul of the territory.

In the last 10 years, Tuscany has seen a drastic drop in the number of artisans and tradesman.
The economic crisis, the pandemic, the increase in raw materials and the tax burden have especially effected the smaller business and craft shops.

“As hosts, we wish to do our part, sharing contacts and addressees and inviting travelers to make ethical choices, supporting the local economy and the ancient skills. ”

— lUISA AND MATTHIAS

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Handcrafts and workshops in Val d’Orcia

GOLDSMITH, WROUGHT IRON & METAL

• Aliseda
Aliseda was born in 1990 creating jewels of traditional Florentine school, soon the style was enriched by archaeological motifs, especially from the Etruscans and Romans.

• Biagiotti- lab and shop
The Biagiotti family offers a wide range of wrought iron items to furnish houses and outdoor spaces. All our beds and lamps were bought here.

• Rinomata Rameria Mazzetti
In this historic lab you can find the best copper pots on the market.

POTTERY

• Sbarluzzi – lab and shop

• Fatap S.n.c – handmade terracotta

• Ceramica Kamars – traditional Tuscan pottery

• Franco Cicerchia Ceramiche – modern pottery

• Laboratorio San Rocco – tradition & design

HOME DESIGN

• Manufacto store
Sophisticated selection of Italian and Japanese design

TEXTILES

• Aracne – hand-weaving
They recovered the historic motive of the “tela Pienza”.

• Made in Testaccio - Eco-fashion lab and shop in Pienza.
Home textiles and modern clothing created with reclaimed materials.