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Frames craft in Florence

Florence, throughout the course of its history, has always been an important city in terms of art. Many works of art were made in Florence, especially numerous paintings. These paintings, especially on canvas, needed to be framed. For this reason in Florence throughout centuries, has developed a strong tradition of making wooden frames. Even today, in Florence, there are many workshops that make this type of art, from carving frame until the gilding with pure gold leaf. Another artistic tradition within the frames in Florence, is making inlaid frames, or the creation of frames with wooden mosaics of various shades of color. Very interesting, in Florence, may be the visit to an artisan workshop that builds frames where you can see the mastery of this work and special tools used by craftsmen in Florence.

The tradition of fashion and leather goods

The city of Florence is considered by many people the capital of fashion. Other famous fashion designers, such as Gucci or Roberto Cavalli, in the province of Florence there are many companies active in the production of leather fashion accessories. Leather goods industry production, including all the clothing accessories: bags, hats, wallets, belts, gloves, etc.. For those looking for this kind of accessories made with the most disparate categories of leather they can find these products in many fashion stores in the Florentine area.