FLORENCE'S BEST ARTISAN ADDRESSES BY Lucrezia Worthington

Lucrezia Worthington is a journalist and content creator with a strong pull for travel and scoping out beauty. After living in the UK, she moved to Italy and through her career, began to explore a number of destinations and reveal their beauty on her various outlets, from instagram to Condé Nast Traveller, The Italy Insider and her most recent project Le Voyage. Having taken her first flight at 3 weeks old, her path was set from the beginning, and to this day her mission is to share through writing, imagery and video content the art of slow and mindful travel, noticing the small, wholesome details and embracing life's simple pleasures.

"I selected these three artisans because each has a unique and compelling story to tell, but above all, I find it deeply inspiring when generations follow in their family’s footsteps to preserve a legacy. From Galleria Romanelli, where the art of sculpture lives on through Raffaello Romanelli, the fifth generation of the family, to Pampaloni, founded over a century ago and now guided by Gianfranco and his daughter Theodora, who continue the tradition of fine silversmithing. Finally, the beautiful story of Moleria Locchi, where three generations, Matteo, his mother Giovanna, and grandmother Paola work side by side, focusing on etching, restoring, and handcrafting exquisite crystal pieces."

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Raffaele Romanelli, sculptor


Galleria Romanelli - sculpture studio

Borgo S. Frediano, 70, Florence 

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Gianfranco Pampaloni, silver artisan


Pampaloni 

Via del Gelsomino, 99, Florence

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Matteo Locchi, glassblower and crystal manufacturer


Moleria Locchi 

Via Domenico Burchiello, 10, Florence

From Tokyo to New York, Seoul to Paris, everyone has chosen three iconic places from the heart. Some secret, some unmissable, these locations make up a geography of craftsmanship and the art of living. Much more than a simple city guide, the project gives rise to a Longchamp World Guide – an invitation to explore our planet through the Maison's eyes, sharpened to handiwork, detail and authenticity.