Florence, from above
Some aerial shots of Florence’s Cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore and its iconic ‘duomo’ designed by the early Renaissance master architect Brunelleschi.
Luigi Bevilacqua, Venetian textile makers
On the Grand Canal in the Santa Croce neighbourhood, is Luigi Bevilacqua’s weaving workshop, a textile business that dates back to 1875.
Gianni Basso's 'Antica Stamperia', Venice
In the labyrinthine depths of Venice’s Canareggio neighbourhood is Gianni Basso’s ‘Antica Stamperia’, a printing press workshop still faithful to 18th century techniques.
Roberto Ugolini, Florentine shoe maker
Opposite Brunelleschi’s imposing Basilica di Santa Spirito in Florence sits Roberto Ugolini’s shoe making workshop. I first noticed Roberto’s workshop 19 years ago when I visited Florence as a student.