Athena and Arachne: the myth and the art of weaving in Venice
Textile art, which is a symbol of industriousness and mastery of humankind, once caused the fury of an envious goddess.
Warper: a piece of history still at work
Our weaving mill uses a machine which is as old and as important as our looms: the warper. We’re going to tell you what it is in this article
Red: a history of home decor’s warmest colour
What did red mean to ancient peoples? And which role did Venice play in the spread of red textiles? Find it out in this article!
Bauhaus: 100 years of masterpieces
The architecture and design school Bauhaus deeply influenced European designers and one of our furnishing velvets with a modern pattern: here’s why
Joanna Lumley’s Silk Road Adventure
The enthusiasm of Joanna Lumley, fascinated by her visit to Tessitura Bevilacqua, in this video taken from the first episode of her new TV series.
Precious fabrics bear witness to the history of the Venetian Palaces
Tessitura Bevilacqua has its roots in the history of Venice and is closely linked to it. In its DNA there are the traditions of an ancient art, the mastery handed down by the weaving craftsmen, the heritage of the decorative motifs that come from a long journey...The elegance and splendour of Renaissance motifs
What are the patterns of typical Renaissance luxury fabrics? Find it out here, with the help of the Italian upholstery fabrics from our archive
The thread that unites 4 centuries of velvets
In the video by Great Big Story filmed at Luigi Bevilacqua’s, Alberto Bevilacqua describes the story of the weaving mill, its origins and a century-old tradition