window shopping for craftsmen in Florence

January 22, 2013

Craftsmen at work in Florence.  Just wandering the streets today hunting for those artisans hard at work.  I don't know of another place in the world where such a variety of artisans can be so readily found; shoemakers, clothing designers, jewelers, leather workers, frame builders, sculptors, milliners and more.  Sometimes I would just follow the sound of a hammer and behold a furniture maker or frame maker's shop would be insight.  Many told me that the "crisis" (economic downturn) had pushed the traditional craftsmen/women out of Florence, but to my experience they are still hard at work perfecting their craft and in many cases mentoring younger apprentices.  

  

  

    

    

 

 



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