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

Made in Italy: A Shopper's Guide to Italy's Best Artisanal Traditions from Murano Glass to Ceramics, Jewelry, Leather Goods, and More, 2nd Edition image
ISBN-10:

0789316994

ISBN-13:

9780789316998

Author(s): Morelli, Laura
Edition: 2
Released: Apr 22, 2008
Publisher: Universe
Format: Paperback, 218 pages
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Description:

Richly painted maiolica ceramics from Tuscany. Supple Florentine leather. The cameos of Torre del Greco, carved from seashells. 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 travelers flock to Italy in search of rich Old World cultural traditions and handmade crafts. In this revised edition, now expanded by popular demand to include a new section on leather clothing, author Laura Morelli revisits Italy’s best shops and craftsmen to provide a thorough shopper’s guide to Italy’s best local traditions.












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