Alessandro Dari

Boboli & San Miniato al Monte


Flamboyant jeweller and classical guitarist Alessandro Dari creates unique pieces in his 15th-century workshop-showroom in San Niccolò. 'Sculpture that you can wear' is how he describes his work.


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