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Oltrarno - Discover the beautifully quiet and often overlooked neighborhood of Florence, where you will embark on a journey with your expert guide to experience 3 local workshops from traditional local artisans who keep their century old traditions alive.
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Visit a paper workshop and experience paper marbling for yourself, and bring your unique artwork home with you.
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Step inside a leather workshop and meet a local family still working to keep their craft alive, creating beautifully handmade purses, luxury pet supplies, beaded necklaces, and more.
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Experience a mosaic laboratory, where you will meet the craftspeople who keep this very ancient tradition alive. Learn how they create ornate masterpieces from rough pieces of stone, with methods used for a millennia.
- Expert local guide
- A self-made souvenir from the paper workshop
- Food & drinks
- Gratuities
The quaint Florentine district of Oltrarno is celebrated for its artisans and workshops, where you can take an immersive journey through centuries-old traditions.
Begin your tour at a renowned paper workshop, known for its extraordinary marbled designs, a legacy passed down from the 17th-century bookbinding artisans. Observe the creation of distinctive designs, some still in demand today and contribute your own touch to the marbling process; an enjoyable memento to take home!
Proceed to a leather workshop run by a local family. Despite the gradual outflux of leather artisans from Oltrarno since the 14th century, a few surviving workshops persist. Witness the family craft exquisite hand-stitched items.
Embark on a visit to a mosaic laboratory next. Mosaic art has fascinated Italy since the Roman era, but Florence’s flavour under the Medici reign was a class apart. Engage with the artists who still breathe life into this time-honoured craft, painstakingly assembling ornate works of art from humble, rough stones.
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