Volterra
One of only four female alabaster carvers in Volterra, Gloria Giannelli creates elegant hand-carved pieces that are rich in fretwork detail – the vases,…
Must-see shopping in Volterra
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Volterra
Stefania Socchi's husband Daniele is a professional truffle hunter, and sources the tasty fungi that are used to produce the products sold in this shop…
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Volterra
Federico Pruneti is the youngest member of what is becoming an endangered group: Volterra's alabaster carvers. After studying art and doing a one-year…
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Volterra
Conservators Silvia Gazzina and Rita Scarselli run this paper and parchment restoration laboratory that is used by major cultural organisations and…
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Volterra
Distinctive pieces in 18-carat gold – many based on Etruscan designs – are handmade in this workshop on Volterra's northern walls.
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Società Cooperativa Artieri Alabastro
Volterra
Showcases the work of local alabaster artisans in a roomy town-centre shop – the scope of objects and styles is impressive
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Volterra
A workshop where you can watch alabaster being carved and also purchase the artisans' work.
