The Art of Silk in Venice: The First Weavers
The success of Venice’s antique textiles comes from guilds that arose from 1200 onward. Let’s explore their history and curiosities together.
Wefts of Venice: The Birth of Tessitura Luigi Bevilacqua
Learn the origins of Tessitura Bevilacqua, a family history with ancient roots in Venice, amidst fine fabrics and the bond with tradition.
Luxury Sofa Cushions: How to Decorate with Fine Fabrics
Learn how to choose the perfect luxury sofa cushions to transform your home with sophisticated fabrics, design tips, and a rich history.
The Elegance of Art Nouveau in Bevilacqua Fabrics
Discover Art Nouveau fabrics from the Luigi Bevilacqua collection: velvets and lampas made in Venice, for furniture and haute couture.
The Eighteenth Century on Display: Culture, Architecture and Bevilacqua Textiles
Explore the 18th century in Castelfranco Veneto: its culture, architecture, and Bevilacqua textiles in the exhibition on Francesco Maria Preti.
How to Recognize a Silk Velvet
Discover how to recognize a silk velvet: its unique characteristics and how it differs from other types of velvet, with practical examples.
Colonne Velvet: a Masterpiece for the Festa della Salute in Venice
A weaver tells us about the precious Colonne soprarizzo velvet she hand-wove for one of the main festivities in Venice: the Madonna della Salute
Bevilacqua Fabrics: Protagonists of the Marostica Human Chess Game
Learn about the centuries-old history and sumptuous Venetian velvet costumes of Marostica’s Human Chess Game in Italy.