Florence Artisanal Tour

Florence is still filled with artists and craftspeople whose shops date back centuries.  On our last day, I spent the morning with a guide learning about these crafts.

We started in a metal workshop with an 80 year-old who creates pieces for Dior and Gucci.  He showed us the templates and machines he uses to make the pieces.

We went to a studio where the artist etches images into metal, prints them, and then paints the prints.

Finally, we learned about different types of leathers from a women who designs purses and wallets.