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All about shoemaking and cobblers in Italy

by Raffaella | Academy, Handcrafts, Traditions

Despite the challenges dictated by globalisation and mass production, an ancient trade continues to resist in Italy with a limited number of shops and artisans. We are talking about the profession of the cobbler and the magical world of shoemaking. Let’s find...

The history of Cibreo, a culinary heaven in Florence

by Raffaella | Academy, Italian Courses

Some places leave you speechless for their beauty, history and richness. Cibreo is undoubtedly one such place. It is a small universe of taste, art and culture in the heart of Florence. It’s not a restaurant, it’s not a cafe, it’s not a market, and...

5 things you didn’t know about hat-making

by Raffaella | Academy, Fashion

From ancient Egyptian headdresses to today’s modern ones: all civilizations have had some sort of hat throughout the millennia. Straw, wool, felt or fur, leather or bamboo; giant, tiny, witty or serious: hats can take on an infinite number of variations, crowned...