Grotesque decorations: a revisited ancient pattern
The curious story of “Grotesques” and how they moved from decorating the walls of ancient palaces to become a pattern of furnishing fabrics.
The Ancient Art of Fabric Dyeing in Venice
How did the prestigious Guild of Dyers of Venice manage to create the most appreciated dyes for fabrics in the world? Let’s discover it here
Luxury in Venice in the 15th and 16th Centuries
What fabrics were loved by the rich patrician families? Let’s take a trip into the unbridled luxury of 15th and 16th century Venice.
The Silk Revolution of the Middle Ages
Let’s find out why innovations in looms and the spread of sericulture have been so revolutionary for textiles in Medieval Europe.
The “Sala Del Piovego” in the Doge’s Palace: A Piece of Venice’s History
History and curiosity about the Sala del Piovego, which has a function of high representation and is a coveted space for conferences and exhibitions.
The Most Popular Patterns in Renaissance Fabrics
We reveal the typical motifs of Renaissance luxury fabrics, with the help of paintings and patterns from our Historical Archive.
The Origins of Fine Fabrics in Venice
This is the story of how Venetian textile art developed luxury upholstery and clothing fabrics such as silk-made “clothes of gold” and “alto-basso” velvets.
Handmade velvet for the restoration of the Dresden Royal Palace
An impressive restoration, with the contribution of Tessitura Bevilacqua handmade velvets, has brought back the Dresden Royal Palace to its former glory.