Amid the canals of Venice and its quiet calli lies an ancient art that still lives on in the hands of those who safeguard it.

Tessitura Luigi Bevilacqua tells a story of centuries through its precious fabrics, historic designs, velvets, and brocades, interweaving traditional expertise with contemporary elegance. Every fragment of this history speaks of skilled hands, of families, palaces, and distinguished patrons.

Entering this world means discovering the Venice of silk, of deep colors, and of the meticulous care that transforms a single thread into a work of art.

A Weaving Factory with Ancient Origins

The Bevilacqua family’s roots are tightly intertwined with the very history of Venetian silk. After 1499, San Marco Dragged to the Synagogue, painting by Giovanni Mansueti, shows a small scroll revealing the name of one of the patrons: “Giacomo Bevilacqua, Weaver.”
In 1875, Luigi Bevilacqua founded the weaving factory that still bears his name, recovering ancient looms from the Serenissima’s Silk School and breathing new life into a textile heritage passed down from generation to generation in the heart of Venice.

150 Years of Threads, Memory, And Beauty

For the 150th anniversary of Tessitura Luigi Bevilacqua, the Digital Historical Archive was created—a project gathering photographs, historical documents, drawings, textile samples, and accounts from distinguished clients.
The archive is the result of meticulous collective work that weaves together the knowledge of historians and textile scholars. A tribute to our past and, at the same time, a gift to future generations, ensuring that knowledge and beauty—the precious threads of humanity—do not fade with time.

Credits: Filippo Guerra – Otium

The Silken Soul of Venice

Tessitura Luigi Bevilacqua safeguards an ancient Venetian art with centuries-old roots, shaped by the beauty of its materials and the care devoted to every detail.
Within our walls, historic designs and traditional techniques are preserved and renewed with a contemporary touch. Each fabric becomes a bridge between past and present, between the precision of the artisan’s hand and the magic of silk. Every drape tells the slow breath of the city, the whisper of the calli, and the shimmering light reflected on the canals.

Interwoven Art and Collaboration

Bevilacqua velvets, brocades, and other precious fabrics have crossed centuries of history, adorning palaces, churches, and theaters—from Venice’s Basilica della Salute to the Royal Palace of Dresden.
Our textiles have engaged in a creative dialogue with artists, architects, and internationally renowned designers, enriching our artistic archive: from Maja Sjöström, who designed the fabrics for Stockholm City Hall, to Roberta di Camerino, who transformed our velvets into the iconic Bagonghi handbags—interlacing tradition, art, and innovation.

Credits: Filippo Guerra – Otium

A Magical, Timeless Place

Visiting Tessitura Luigi Bevilacqua means stepping into a suspended world, a space where light caresses threads of silk and gold, and every gesture follows ancient rhythms.
Our weavers bring precious soprarizzo velvet to life with expert hands, applying techniques handed down through centuries. It is an immersion into a universe where slowness, patience, and dedication transform every thread into poetry. A rare experience that restores the value of time and the beauty of uniqueness.

The Continuity of a Family Tradition

From the very beginning, Tessitura Luigi Bevilacqua has been a family story: Luigi’s children and descendants have safeguarded this artisanal knowledge with unwavering dedication.
Today, Rodolfo Bevilacqua, President and Head of Production, and Alberto Bevilacqua, CEO and Head of Marketing, lead the company alongside a team of talented collaborators. Their daily presence in the weaving mill, combined with the expertise of the entire team, ensures that each fabric remains a product of living knowledge, meticulous care, and genuine passion.

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