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The Artisans of Florence
POSTED BY ISA 10/6/2012
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Florence is home to some of the world’s most wonderful craftsmen and artisans, many of them carrying on ancient traditions. I love to spend time visiting with perfume makers, ceramicists, glass blowers, leather workers, and experts in historical restoration. Whenever I am in Florence, I set aside a day or two to stop in their ateliers. I always learn something and it makes me feel wonderfully connected to the hum of this ancient city. On my most recent trip, I met with Saskia, a German-born, shoemaker who works in her studio of Via Santa Lucia and I had a chance to witness some professional art restorers who were hard at work.
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