Crafts and Typical Products

Tuscany has always been a "crafts" region: the quality of the handiwork of the artistic crafts and of typical products is very high level and, generally, tied to a long, local tradition.
Tuscany is particularly known for its long tradition and great experience in the production of quality leather, marble, alabaster and ceramics.

Sites

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	Florence Art Fashion - Artisans in Florence - www.florenceartfashion.com/ - Portal maintained by the City of Florence which lists all of the various types of Florentine artisans, in particular in the fashion sector.
	Florence Gold Jewelry - Benfaremo - www.benfaremo.com - The Florentine company produces exclusive artisan gold jewelry and is located a few meters from Ponte Vecchio. The website presents the various jewelry collections where it is possible to purchase directly online. The original handcrafted Florentine gold jewelry can also be personalized.
	Pierotucci - www.pierotucci.com - The online store of the Florentine designer offers its own leather goods, in particular classic design handbags. Presentation of the outlet located at the entrance into Florence, where one can buy leather jackets, accessories and bags in quality Italian leather.
	Alab' Arte Alabaster Sculptures - www.alabarte.com - Artisan sculpture workshop in Volterra presents its projects with photographs of the workshop and completed sculptures in alabaster stone. The site also includes a catalog of sculptures for sale, with the possibility of purchasing online.
	Coltellerie Consigli - www.consigliscarperia.it - Website for a knife making company in Scarperia, in the Mugello area, with over 50 years in the business. The site offers interesting information on the city of Scarperia and its local tradition of "cutting iron", as well as an introduction to the knife making process, from the selection of materials to its maintenance. The site includes a history of the family-run business and a product catalog.
	International Handicrafts Trade Fair - www.mostraartigianato.it - The annual fair is a window and market for handicraft items produced in Tuscany, Italy and other countries. The Fortezza da Basso's trade area hosts the fair that last for a whole week, and here you can find information on products and exhibits, as well as useful details for anyone interested in participating.
	Tuscan Ceramics - www.ceramicatoscana.it - Website for the association created with the intention of promoting the "soils" in Tuscany where ceramics, terracotta and porcelain have long been a cultural and economic tradition. The history of the ceramics tradition is the areas is outlined, with information on the museums dedicated to this art and local schools and courses offered for learning the techniques of ceramics making. The site includes a general introduction for each of the eleven towns included in the association, with details on the history, museums and other sites of interest.