Davide Salvadore is an eleventh generation glassmaker in Murano. Davide began as an apprentice six decades ago first learning to work with glass, with his grandfather. Now Davide is also sharing the craft with his son. Marco Salvadore, who is a twelfth generation glassmaker, assists with bringing to life the sculptures his father, Davide, envisions.

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Beautiful, handmade masks are one of Italy’s most prized creations. The finest masks are always in high demand in Italy, and one Venetian family is part of the creative genius behind the gorgeous heirlooms. Stefano Gottardo, a master of masks, has spent years perfecting his craft.

Antica Stamperia Marchi was founded in 1633 to produce heirloom quality printed cloth using centuries-old tools and techniques. Today, the Marchi family still uses their 500-year-old machine to create their smooth fabric, ready to be stamped with amazing designs. Alfonso Marchi with his daughter Lara and son Gabriele work together to create these beautiful masterpieces.

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Sisters Daniela Venturi and Monica Venturi are the dynamic duo of Le Sfogline with 20 years working together with their handmade pasta. Their precise work and family recipes help them create delicious tortellini and more. These master pasta makers carry on Bologna’s tradition of fresh pasta made with eggs. The sisters’ joy in the kitchen also makes its way into the food.

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For more than 40 years, Enzo Bonafe has been creating men’s high-end footwear using the most traditional craftsmanship techniques. Enzo and his wife Guerrina started the shoe making business back in the 1970s. Today, it’s a family business where they are joined by son Massimo, daughter Silva, and now granddaughter Benedetta.

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Giuditta Brozzetti founded The Giuditta Brozzetti Workshop in 1921. It is now run by her great-granddaughter Marta Cucchia. Today Marta and her apprentice run one of the last hand-weaving studios in Italy, where they create gorgeous textiles on original working looms from the 18th and 19th centuries.

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Hand-painted ceramics is L’Antica Deruta’s specialty as it has been since 1950. That’s when Alviero Moretti started the company as a small atelier manually working with clay on a wheel using techniques dating back to the 15th and 16th century. The shop, now owned by the 4th generation, Giorgio and Camilla Morretti, follows Deruta’s ceramic tradition

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Dario Cecchini’s family has worked in handcrafted butchery for eight generations. Dario himself is sometimes called the most famous butcher in the world, and you can usually find him at his shop in the Tuscan village of Panzano. With his past veterinarian work and love for animals, he brings a unique perspective to his craft, using every part of the animals.

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Master Goldsmith Paolo Penko picked up the art of handcrafting jewelry from his father. But Paolo also worked hard and took his craft to the next level while studying at the Art Institute of France. Together Alessandro and Riccardo are creating one of a kind jewelry masterpieces.

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Domenico Romano is a trullo master. The trulli of Alberobello follow one another next to each other, along alleys and streets paved with "chianche", creating truly unique and unrepeatable landscapes and magical atmospheres.

Liapull Avant Toi is an artisan company that believes in technology and innovation. Their machines are modern, but the basics are the same as they were 70 years ago when Lia Gambetta Ghignone founded the company. Dying an expensive fabric like cashmere was unheard of before Liapull Avant Toi, and now it’s what they are most known for.

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