Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
A Pair of Gloves from Madova
The Donnini family has been producing leather gloves since 1919 and selling them
gloves can come in every colour and type of leather you desire, lined with cashmere,
silk or lambs wool.
Giulio Giannini e Figlio - Bookbinding Legends
One of Florence's oldest artisan families, the Gianninis have made and sold marbled
paper, beautifully bound books and stationery from this
shop
(
www.giuliogiannini.it
;
Piazza
Pitti 37r;
10am-7pm Mon-Sat, 11am-6.30pm Sun)
since 1856. Don't miss the upstairs work-
shop.
Leather Fashion
The Tattanelli family business started in 1945 with quality leather bags, wallets and
attache cases, but branched out into leather clothing in 1971 when this boutique,
first opened. It's a great place to source men's and women's bags, shoes, belts and
ready-to-wear clothing.
A Modern Design Atelier
The creation of Simafra Prosperi, a young Florentine painter, decorator and art re-
storer,
La Bottega Moderna
(
www.labottegamoderna.com
; Via Romana 118r; 10am-1pm &
3.30-7.30pm Wed-Sat)
is a modern take on a traditional artist's workshop. It stocks a mix
of design objects, art works and decorative pieces for the home, many made from
recycled or upcycled objects.
Artisanal Ingredients
Backtrack into the heart of Santo Spirito to investigate the hand-cured meats, con-
served truffles, artisanal cheese, wood-fired bread and other delicatessen products
