Cloth of Gold: the Golden Threads of an Ancient Tradition
Learn the history and interesting facts about cloth of gold in Venice, how gold thread velvets are produced, and their current use.
The Hands Behind the Velvets: the Bevilacqua Weavers
Our weavers describe their experience as producers of handwoven velvets on ancient looms and their training in a video.
Venice’s Festa del Redentore: History, Revival and Tradition
Learn history and trivia about the Festa del Redentore, a celebration that combines aspects of religion and tradition in Venice.
Green: the history of nature’s color in home decor
When did green become a popular color for home decor? Here we’ll reveal some curious facts on its history and its shades in our catalogue.
Yellow and gold: the colors of the most precious interiors
Nothing compares to yellow and gold to add a strong touch of brightness and luxury to any interior: here you’ll find all the shades we offer.
The ancient art of allucciolatura: timeless luxury velvets
We’ll tell you of allucciolatura, one of the vanished techniques for creating exclusive textiles that have fascinated over the centuries.
Red: a history of home decor’s warmest color
The meaning of the color red in history and all its shades in our velvets and other fine upholstery fabrics.
Giardinetto Soprarizzo and the Splendor of Conte di Savoia Liner
Learn about Giardinetto soprarizzo velvet: history, characteristics, and colors of a precious fabric that has become part of Italy’s history.