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Expo 2025 in Osaka serves as a bridge between cultures, connecting the past and the future. Standing out among the featured works in the Italy Pavilion<\/a> is the portrait of It\u014d Mancio, a young 16th-century Japanese nobleman, painted by the Venetian artist Domenico Tintoretto, son of the renowned Jacopo. This painting inspired a project that also involved the Tessitura Luigi Bevilacqua. We take you behind the scenes of this meaningful initiative, documented in a video capturing its creation.<\/p>\n In the portrait by Domenico Tintoretto, now part of the Trivulzio Collection in Milan and restored for the Expo, It\u014d Mancio is depicted wearing an elegant red velvet outfit<\/strong> in the Spanish style of the late 1500s. Thanks to a project conceived and coordinated by Fausto Fornasari, with the valuable contribution of costume historian Alessio Rosati, and in collaboration with artisans, scholars, and Italian companies, the outfit shown in the painting has been brought to life. It\u2019s a faithful historical reconstruction, a collaborative effort in which every detail, from fabric selection to tailoring to accessory reproduction, required careful study, respect, and passion. Here, craftsmanship becomes a storytelling tool, breathing life into an ancient yet still relevant narrative. At the heart of the project is a precious velvet produced by our Tessitura<\/strong>, which evokes the splendor of 16th-century fashion and Venetian savoir-faire.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.luigi-bevilacqua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Portrait_of_Ito_Mancio_by_Domenico_Tintoretto_1585.jpg” title_text=”Portrait_of_Ito_Mancio_by_Domenico_Tintoretto_1585″ show_in_lightbox=”on” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”350px” module_alignment=”center” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ text_font=”||on||” text_font_size=”12″ background_color=”rgba(218,221,221,0.52)” text_orientation=”center” max_width=”350px” module_alignment=”center” border_style=”solid” saved_tabs=”all” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Portrait of It\u014d Mancio by Domenico Tintoretto, 1585<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Bevilacqua velvet<\/a> used for It\u014d Mancio\u2019s outfit is a rich garnet red<\/strong>, a deep, vibrant hue that was highly appreciated in late Renaissance Venice. Similar to dark red or burgundy, garnet was a symbol of nobility, prestige, and authority in European courts.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.luigi-bevilacqua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Velluto-rosso-granata-Bevilacqua.jpg” alt=”Velluto rosso granata | Tessitura Luigi Bevilacqua” title_text=”Velluto rosso granata Bevilacqua” show_in_lightbox=”on” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”500px” module_alignment=”center” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n The “Spanish-style” outfit portrayed by Domenico Tintoretto not only highlighted Mancio\u2019s high status as an ambassador, but also symbolized the cultural bridge between the East and the West\u2014a blend of Japanese tradition and the European Renaissance that welcomed his visit with great interest. Recreating this outfit with Bevilacqua velvet<\/strong> adds historical depth to the project by combining superior quality and aesthetic refinement with a deep connection to Italy\u2019s textile heritage, especially that of Venice<\/strong>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/qDbvP-LLrck?si=4odnE1K4rSMiXeB6″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”650px” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n It\u014d Mancio<\/a> was a pioneer of cultural relations between Japan and Italy, especially Venice. Born in 1569 in Tonok\u014dri, he led the first Japanese diplomatic mission to Europe, known as the \u201cTensh\u014d Mission.\u201d<\/strong> Alongside three other young nobles, he embarked on a cultural journey that took him through Portugal, Spain, and Italy.<\/p>\n The Japanese delegation arrived in Venice in 1585 and was welcomed with great honor. Venice was a sophisticated, cosmopolitan power at the time\u2014a crossroads of cultures and a model of political, economic, and artistic innovation. To commemorate the occasion, the Venetian Senate commissioned Tintoretto to paint a portrait of the young nobleman. Now, he gazes proudly at visitors of Expo 2025 in Osaka, bearing witness to an extraordinary historical moment.<\/p>\n It\u014d Mancio\u2019s recreated outfit, brought back to life with velvet from Tessitura Luigi Bevilacqua<\/strong>, is more than just a costume. It\u2019s a symbol of exchange and dialogue, of beauty that spans the centuries, and of a meeting of two cultures shaped by Italian craftsmanship. At Expo Osaka 2025, Italy celebrates the deep cultural bond between the two nations and tells its own identity through art and artisan excellence. This isn\u2019t just an exhibition\u2014it\u2019s an experience. It\u2019s a glimpse into an Italy that continues to speak to the world, even through a piece of velvet.<\/p>\n Expo 2025 will be held in Osaka<\/em><\/a>, Japan, from April 13 to October 13, 2025.<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The portrait of Japanese nobleman It\u014d Mancio is revived at Expo Osaka 2025 thanks to a precious Venetian velvet by Tessitura Bevilacqua.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":65202,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":" [et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p> L\u2019Expo 2025 di Osaka \u00e8 un ponte tra culture, tra il passato e il futuro. Tra le opere protagoniste del Padiglione Italia<\/a>, spicca il ritratto di It\u014d Mancio, giovane nobile giapponese del XVI secolo, realizzato dall\u2019artista veneziano Domenico Tintoretto, figlio del celebre Jacopo. Da questo dipinto \u00e8 nato un progetto che ha coinvolto anche la Tessitura Luigi Bevilacqua. Vi portiamo dietro le quinte di questa iniziativa ricca di significato, anche attraverso un video che ne documenta la realizzazione.<\/p> Nel ritratto di Domenico Tintoretto, oggi parte della collezione Trivulzio di Milano e restaurato per l\u2019Expo, It\u014d Mancio indossa un elegante abito in velluto rosso<\/strong>, realizzato secondo la moda spagnola del tardo Cinquecento. Grazie a un progetto ideato e coordinato da Fausto Fornasari con il prezioso apporto dello storico del costume Alessio Rosati in collaborazione con artigiani, studiosi e aziende italiane, l\u2019abito raffigurato nel dipinto ha preso vita. Una ricostruzione storica fedele, un lavoro corale, dove ogni dettaglio, dalla scelta dei tessuti al taglio, alla riproduzione degli accessori, ha richiesto studio, rispetto e passione. L\u2019artigianato \u00e8 diventato cos\u00ec strumento di narrazione, capace di dare corpo a un racconto antico ma ancora attuale. Il protagonista \u00e8 un prezioso velluto prodotto dalla nostra Tessitura<\/strong>, che riporta alla luce i fasti della moda cinquecentesca e il savoir-faire veneziano.<\/p> [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=\"https:\/\/www.luigi-bevilacqua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Portrait_of_Ito_Mancio_by_Domenico_Tintoretto_1585.jpg\" title_text=\"Portrait_of_Ito_Mancio_by_Domenico_Tintoretto_1585\" show_in_lightbox=\"on\" align=\"center\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" max_width=\"350px\" module_alignment=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" text_font=\"||on||\" text_font_size=\"12\" background_color=\"rgba(218,221,221,0.52)\" text_orientation=\"center\" max_width=\"350px\" module_alignment=\"center\" border_style=\"solid\" saved_tabs=\"all\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p> Ritratto di It\u014d Mancio di Domenico Tintoretto, 1585<\/p> [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p> Il velluto Bevilacqua<\/strong><\/a> utilizzato per l\u2019abito di It\u014d Mancio \u00e8 di un intenso colore granata<\/strong>, una tonalit\u00e0 ricca e profonda molto apprezzata nella Venezia del tardo Rinascimento. Il granata, simile al rosso scuro o bordeaux, era simbolo di nobilt\u00e0, prestigio e autorit\u00e0 nelle corti europee.<\/p> [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=\"https:\/\/www.luigi-bevilacqua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Velluto-rosso-granata-Bevilacqua.jpg\" alt=\"Velluto rosso granata | Tessitura Luigi Bevilacqua\" title_text=\"Velluto rosso granata Bevilacqua\" show_in_lightbox=\"on\" align=\"center\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" max_width=\"500px\" module_alignment=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p> L\u2019abito \u201calla spagnola\u201d, cos\u00ec come lo raffigura Domenico Tintoretto, non solo ne sottolineava lo status elevato come ambasciatore, ma simboleggiava anche il ponte culturale tra Oriente e Occidente, una sintesi tra la tradizione giapponese e il mondo rinascimentale europeo che accolse con grande attenzione la sua visita. Utilizzare un velluto Bevilacqua<\/strong> per ricreare questo abito, riempie di significato storico questo progetto perch\u00e9, alla raffinatezza estetica e alla qualit\u00e0 superiore, si aggiunge il legame profondo con la tradizione tessile italiana, in particolare quella veneziana<\/strong>.<\/p> [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/qDbvP-LLrck?si=4odnE1K4rSMiXeB6\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" max_width=\"650px\" module_alignment=\"center\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p>Venetian Velvet for It\u014d Mancio\u2019s Outfit<\/h2>\n
It\u014d Mancio: A Japanese Diplomat Explores the West<\/h2>\n
Un velluto veneziano per l\u2019abito di It\u014d Mancio<\/h2>
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