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Arts and Crafts of

Simply Excellent an initiative of

LIGURIA with the contribution of with the cooperation of

Regione Liguria AND TO THINK THAT SOME ONLY COME FOR THE SEA.

Of course, in Liguria the sea is capable of arousing strong emotions. But just try and turn round and amazing land will swing its doors open. All year round, cities, towns and villages offer an array of initiatives thought to enhance and complete an already impressive cultural and an artistic heritage. In , like everywhere in Liguria, festivals, exhibitions, as well as cultural, theatrical and music events are very frequent occurrences indeed. And the many museums provide yet another opportunity to discover the local traditions and history, as well as international painting and art. ) a o n e G ( e l a e R o z z a l a P A publication of Confartigianato Liguria (the Ligurian Association of Small Businesses and Crafts - men), this book is an additional tool for the promotion of the ‘Made in Liguria’ concept, its first edi - tion focusing in particular on those craftsmen and small businesses which are not only capable of making products of great quality, but can also represent a cultural and tourist attraction. The Liguria Regional Council has been championing the recognition of excellence in Liguria for many years, especially with regard to traditional quality arts and crafts, and that is why we felt it would be appropriate for us to support the idea of a Guide designed not only to promote the indi - vidual businesses and their products, in the context of their territories of origin, but also to point readers towards those workshops that open their doors to visitors, leading them through a journey of rediscovery of working methods that often originate from age-old traditions. The Ligurian territory, from its coastal towns to its small inland villages, is dotted with thousands of craftsman’s and small business workshops, and the “route of discovery” presented in this Guide can be yet another valuable instrument for the promotion of the Ligurian entrepreneurial fabric, as it continues growing in strength.

Executive Member for Economic DeRveloepnmzeont aGt thuecLciigunreiallRi egional Council For many years now, Confartigianato Liguria has been striving to promote those businesses which still represent a reference point for our traditional arts and crafts. Our region is dotted with a multitude of small, and sometimes very small, concerns, whose production methods are still very closely linked to tradition and whose products are very much unique in terms of their characteristics and quality. The first edition of this Guide is intended as a sort of itinerary through those workshops, in the Ligurian provinces, that open their doors to visitors, giving us all, tourists included, the opportunity to ‘live’ through the origin and making of a high-craftsmanship product. As a part of a series of activities designed to promote the ‘Stile Artigiano’ (Craftsman’s Style) as well as the ‘Made in Liguria’ concepts - not only through the organisation of regional, national or international events - this publication is an effort to more effectively link our territory to its local products. The strengths offered by the Ligurian craftsmen and small businesses are perceived also by foreign markets, and that is why we felt it appropriate to translate this Guide, in an attempt to create a promotional tool that can be employed also outside the Italian territory.

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Today, more than ever, Ligurian arts and crafts are the expression of a unique ‘Made in Liguria’ style, whose main ingredients are, and have always been, a high product quality and a production system capable of combining traditional techniques with modern technology and contemporary taste. Craftsmen and small businesses are alive and active throughout the region, representing a weighty economic force and, most of all – as shown in this guide – an important means of tourist attraction in the effort of promoting the knowledge, love and ap - preciation of Liguria’s highly-diverse artistic, cultural, and food and wine heritage. Many are the initiatives and activities aimed at facilitating and supporting the consolidation of the craftsmen and small businesses sector, examples including the creation of the collective geographical brand ‘Artigiani in L S S S S e e e e e G Liguria’ (Arts and Crafts in Liguria), protecting and promoting traditional quality arts and crafts through the reg - T T T A D l l l l l N C C C I R O y y y y y ulation of production methods, the opening of LiguriaStyle.it, the new centre of excellence for Ligurian arts and U U U H U t t t t t O T S D D D I G L S S S S S crafts based at Palazzo Imperiale, in the heart of Genoa, and, last but not least, the inception of consortia de - L O O O U Y B R R R C

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Arte Rame of Alessio Faccio Via Celesia, 55, 119 r-117 r · 16161 Genoa · Tel./Fax 010 7457216  Monday to Friday , 8.3 0am - 12.0 0pm /3.3 0pm - 7.0 0pm

In Giancarlo Faccio’s craft workshop, copper is still worked by following the traditional techniques applied by Giancarlo’s grand - father, Alessio, as early as in 1860 and then handed down to Giancarlo through his father Giovanni. Tradition now goes hand in hand with new technologies, which allow to produce first-class and highly hygienic copper items for the restoration sector. The workshop is particularly appreciated for the polishing of marine equipment and objects, even those heavily damaged by corrosion, and for the satin-finishing of chandeliers and bed frames. Arte Rame has been entrusted with highly prestigious work orders even from overseas, thanks to its outstanding ability in the chasing and embossing techniques. Its most impressive works include the ship ventilators supplied to the US fleet and the internal fittings of a prestigious cruising ship. Several certificates bear witness to Arte Rame’s participation in many professional trade fairs held in , , Verona, and Naples .

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Arteterra of Ida Daniela Bennati Piazza Pinelli, 27 r · 16124 Genoa · Tel/Fax 010 2518526 www.arteterra.it · [email protected]  Tue, Thu, Fri , 3.3 0pm -7.3 0pm; Wed, 10.0 0am -1.3 0pm; Sat 10.0 0am -1.3 0pm /3.3 0pm -7.3 0pm . Closed on Sun and Mon English “Arteterra ” is the result of the passion Daniela and Massimo have in common , a passion that turns into shapes, colours, and matter. Their entirely hand-made products include, among other things: artistic, scented candles made using essential oils; traditional ceramic objects featuring bright colour contrasts; unique Raku ceramic objects; and jewels combining Raku ceramic, silver, semi-precious stones, and Murano glass, creating unex - pected, highly charming effects. “Arteterra ” also makes wedding favours: small objects that reflect the same care devoted to their “bigger brothers” and capable of enshrining the emotion of the very special day they have been created for .

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Il Gioiello of Giulia Piana Via G. Saracco, 27-33 · 16013 · Tel./Fax 010 921176 [email protected]  From Monday to Saturday, 8.3 0am -12.3 0pm /3.0 0pm -7.0 0pm French “Il Gioiello ” can boast a thirty-year experience in the goldsmith’s craft and silverware sector. Giulia Piana’s jeweller’s workshop, located in the very heart of Campo Ligure, still preserves the art of gold and silver fili - gree crafting. The workshop is adjacent to the shop, and all jewels are entirely hand-made by applying tradi - tional techniques. Jewels can also be created to the customer’s requirements and design.

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Romeo Viganotti of Alessandro Boccardo Vico dei Castagna, 14 r · 16123 Genoa · Tel./Fax 010 2514061 [email protected]  9.0 0am -12.3 0pm /3.0 0pm -7.0 0pm. Closed on Sunday English Romeo Viganotti’s Chocolate Factory was founded in Vico Castagna in 1866. In 1999 the last heir of the Viganotti family decided to retire and to leave the family’s historical workshop to Alessandro Boccardo, who now keeps making chocolate and sweets by following the by-now hundred-year- old recipes and tradition of the chocolate factory. Even the decision to preserve the shop’s appearance exact - ly as it looked a century ago bears witness to the new owner’s will to preserve its uniqueness ; the workshop, which is adjacent to the shop, still features late 19 th -century/early 20 th -century equipment that has remained fully operational to date. Besides traditional chocolates, the chocolate factory also proposes spicy, flavoured chocolates as well as a delicious chocolate spread .

102 AQUILA DI COSIO D'ARROSCIA Arts and Crafts Tour • • BORGHETTO • • • D'ARROSCIA • MONTEGROSSO • P. D•I LATTE PIEVE Province of • DI TECO The Imperia region is rightly renowned for its olive oil production and its full-bodied red called Ross - ese di . This is the land of olive trees and vineyards, of story-tellers such as Italo Calvino, and of singer-songwriters and singers of bel canto , who meet every year in San Remo for the not-to-be- • missed music festival. This is also the land of bizarre and ingenious artists, who have made of the old village of their ideal residence . The local craft work in the is, therefore, a • seamless continuum between wisely grown and processed produce and artistic products. VILLA • • FARALDI The tour we suggest here follows the coastline of Imperia in search of the workshops and small businesses • open to the curiosity of visitors. Starting from the east, you come across , where • • • DIANO • ARENTINO those with a passion for art combined with luxury will fall in love with the local goldsmith’s art. In Im - A 1 peria , you will be able to enjoy many local food specialties and buy quality shoes. Further inland, not PIGNA • DIANO 0 • S. PIET•RO Casello far from the sea and amidst rows of vines and olive trees, you’ll reach and , renowned PRELÀ S. Bart. al mare DIAN•O CASTELLO for their high-quality PDO olive oil producers and for handcrafted pipes. CASTELVITTORIO MONTALTO • LIGURE S. B•ARTOLOMEO AL MARE • 66 Heading back towards the coast, you’ll come across , Bussana, and , finally, . • BADALUCCO • • • 60 65 59 • In each of these beautiful sea resorts you’ll be able to find a perfect combination between art and the • DOLCEDO healthy pleasures of the table. BAIARDO • Casello • • Imperia •est • Casello IMPERIA • Imperia ovest 5•4 55 63 • • • • TAGGIA Casello • Arma di Taggia 57 67• • S. LORENZO AL MARE • • 10 • • SOLDANO A ARMA DI TAGGIA • S. STEFANO RIVA L. AL MARE Casello BUSSANA 62 • • S.•BIAGIO d. CIMA Sanremo ovest • • • SANREMO N OSPEDA•LETTI • Casello 5•3 58 61 56 • Bordighera 64 68 0 246810 Km 118 • BORD•IGHERA • 57

Domenico Romeo of Domenico Romeo Via del Piano, 151 · 18018 Taggia · Tel./Fax 0184 476385 www.romeopipe.it · www.romeobriar.com · [email protected] 9.30 am- 12.00 pm /2.30 pm-7 .00 pm English · French · German The Romeo family has been involved in the production of briarwood pipes for 60 years, since the business foun - dation, in the 1950s, by Filippo. Today, his son Domenico cuts the precious briar blocks , which are then boiled and seasoned to make top-quality pipes. The craft of briar cutting, which has almost disappeared, is preserved and promoted with passion and love by Domenico, who attends many specialised trade-shows. Today, thanks to its complete pipe-making business and contacts with the most famous national and interna - tional brands in the industry, the Romeo company gives some hope for the future of this unique craft with an - cient roots and unknown to many.

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Laboratorio Bonifacio of Riccardo Bonifacio Via Brigata Liguria, 16 · 18038 Bussana di Sanremo · Tel./Fax 0184 514573 www.laboratoriobonifacio.it · [email protected] Monday to Friday 9am- 1.00 pm /2.00 pm-6 .00 pm English The “Laboratorio Bonifacio ” opened after gathering a ten-year-long experience in restoration. Since 1995 it has been operating in the various fields of restoration and preservation of works of art, working for monu - ments and fine arts offices, state and church bodies, museums and private collections. The company does con - servative and aesthetic restoration of paintings and canvases, both old and modern, , polychrome wood sculptures, wooden artefacts and much more. The workshop’s professionalism – marked by the ongoing de - velopment and retraining of staff – experience and dedication have favoured the company’s growth, with state-of-the-art technology used side-by-side with the most traditional methods , which are still applied with excellent results.

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Olio Roi of Franco Boeri Via Argentina, 1 · 18010 Badalucco · Tel. 0184 408004 · Fax 0184 407800 www.olioroi.com · [email protected] 8.00 am- 12.00 pm/2 .00 pm-7 .00 pm . Closed on Sunday English · French The Boeri family makes extra-virgin olive oil in Badalucco, in the inland of Taggia, an ideal place for Liguri - an olive-growing. They started their business in 1900 , when Giuseppe Boeri rented an olive oil mill belong - ing to the local council and began to produce extra -virgin olive oil. Today, Franco has inherited his family busi - ness, and is projecting it into the future with a right balance between modernity and tradition. The Roi mill - owing its name to the dialect nickname by which the family is known – uses Taggiasca olives gathered from the olive groves growing on the terraced land of western Liguria and produces PDO extra-virgin olive oil as well as delicious pickled olives.

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Province of SESTA •GODANO The highly-diverse handicraft tradition of La Spezia and its surrounds is characterised, among oth - • er crafts, by the working of wrought iron and, especially, by the production of artistic pottery and porcelain. The inspiration for the choice of colours and decorations is drawn from the enchanting • landscapes and luxuriant vegetation blending in harmoniously with human creations: , CALICE AL the and the islands of , and – UNESCO World Heritage sites since 70 81 CORNOVIGLIO Casello • 1997 – are true works of art. This land, a shelter and muse of poets like Petrarch, Lord Byron and Brugnato - Borghetto V. Casello • Shelley, keeps charming tourists from across the world. Car•rodano • BORGHETTO DI VA•RA A visit to the craftsman’s and small business workshops in and around La Spezia is an original way to appreciate this beautiful area in the eastern part of Liguria. Starting from the pottery of Mon - terosso and through fragrant olive groves and lemon trees, one reaches the villages of Brugnato – B•EVERINO where it is possible to taste local fresh cheeses and learn about the working techniques of hard • stones – Follo and, finally, , both renowned for the presence of important photog - LEVANTO FOLLO rapher’s studios. Those who’d rather not venture further inland, but would still like to take an in - • 74 S. STEFANO • • delible memory with them such as an artistic photograph, should head straight to La Spezia, where 71 RICCÒ DEL GOLFO 73 • fashion shops, goldsmith’s and artist’s workshops can be found , with the possibility of enjoying a • Casello MONTEROSSO VEZZANO La Spezia traditionally made beer. The tour ends in , a picturesque hamlet still preserving traces of LIGURE • V•ERNAZZA • its mediaeval past, where one can enjoy a genuine handmade ice-cream or taste PDO (Protected Des - ARCOLA ignation of Origin) extra-virgin olive oil. • CASTELNUOVO • SARZANA MAGRA • 75 76 Casello LA SPEZIA Sarzana • • 69 72 77 •78 • ORTO•NOVO 79 80 82 83 • • Casello • Carrara N • PORTO VENERE LUNI• 0 246810 Km I. Palma•ria • 152 I. del Tino 71

Fabbrica d'arte Monterosso of Milla Celsi Via V. Emanuele, 27 · 19016 · Tel. 0187 817488 · Fax 0187 888119 · Laboratorio Via Roma, 9 · 19020 Monti di Pignone [email protected] Every day from 10 am to 8pm . Closed in November, January, February English Milla Celsi’s passion for stoneware, porcelain and earthenware has grown since 1982. Although over the years the creations by the “Fabbrica d’Arte Monterosso ” have developed into new forms and colours , its traditional techniques have never changed, and in fact, they are still today an essential source of inspiration and reason for constant further studies. The ceramics made in this workshop with different clays, colours and glazes are absolutely unique, bearing witness to the high-quality craftsmanship of Liguria and representing a souvenir from Monterosso – one of the villages of the Cinque Terre, world-renowned for their extraordinary beauty – made with love, skilful workmanship and passion.

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Fioravanti Fotografie of Mauro Fioravanti Via Aurelia, 137 · 19020 Vezzano Ligure · Tel./Fax 0187 981288 · Mobile 392 7813415 www.fioravantimauro.com · [email protected] Open from Monday to Friday, 3.30 pm- 7.30 pm · English Since 1995 quality , creativity and professionalism have characterised this studio’s activity: photography in - tended as a form of art and as an absolutely unique product of craftsmanship . To be successful in this, a strong passion for one’s job is needed: a passion based on the awareness that an im - age needs to firstly arouse emotions and communicate directly with the person observing it. Mauro Fioravanti was selected at the 2007 National Geographic Photography Contest and at the 2007 Rotary Prize for Artistic Crafts ; he was also chosen as Art Director for the “Vezzano fotografia” festival and the “Gol - fo Foto Festival La Spezia”.

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Gemmi of Fiammetta Gemmi Via Mazzini, 21 · 19038 Sarzana · Tel. 0187 620165 · Fax 0187 627356 [email protected] 7.30 am- 1pm /3.00 pm -8.00 pm. Closed on Monday French · English This shop was established in 1855 by some famous Swiss confectioners who ran it until 1934, when the Gem - mi family took over the business and redeveloped it. The careful choice of ingredients and the processing methods have characterised its activity since its inception. This ice-cream/confectionery shop has reason to boast a continuous search for excellence: flavours change, but quality remains. Among the most popular prod - ucts is the spungata , a traditional dessert , whose thousand-year-old recipe may date back to Roman times, and has been passed down through generations, guarded with care. This sweet is filled with jam , wrapped in a pas - try enriched with dried fruit, raisins and spices and is then baked in the oven. The splendid premises of the “Pasticceria Gemmi ” are part of the “Historic Cafés of ”.

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DEGO Province of • • PON•TINVREA A point of excellence of Savona and its surrounds is represented by locally produced artistic pot - tery and majolica ware, with that from the Albisola area especially famous across Europe. Such cre - ations can be admired in the numerous potteries, which unveil to visitors the fascinating art of CAIRO clay and earthenware work resulting in valuable glazed objects, as well as along the sea promenade , 94 STELLA entirely tiled with colourful pieces forming picturesque patterns. The pottery tradition draws in - • Casello spiration from Arabic decorative art, reinterpreting this in keeping with local taste , with exquisite • • and original results. • Casello BOSCO DI SAVONA •AZZE Celle L. 90 98 Casello A • Casello • 6 Savona is the right place for lovers of goldsmith’s art and fashion, who will be able to visit Mille•simo • - Carcare 96 • renowned goldsmith’s workshops and fashion houses for first-hand experience of jewellery and Casello • • ALTARE garment making. From Savona, travelling up and along the Bormida Valley, you arrive at Altare , 91 95 97 • Albisola • •AL•BISSOLA MARINA the town of blown glass. The expression “A la façon d’Altare” indicates the characteristic glass • 87 93 working method of Altare and includes many types of transparent glass objects that, over time, have • • become a typical way of expression used by the master glass-makers of the western coast of Lig - Casello uria. Savona and its province also boast a rich food and wine tradition: from Varazze to Savona, Savona S8A4 V8O5 N8A6 through Sassello, Altare and Cengio further inland, many agricultural and food companies may be • • 88 92 visited and typical local produce tried, including wine and liquor , all rigorously made following tra - • • ditional methods. B•ORMIDA • •

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Averla lavorazioni Orafe of Alessandro Averla Via Verzellino, 54 r · 17100 Savona · Tel./Fax 019 8402305 www.averla.lavorazioniorafe.it · [email protected] Open on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 10.00 am- 12.30 pm/4 .30 pm-6 .30 pm English This goldsmith’s workshop was established in 1997 by Alessandro Averla following his family tradition of jewellery making. Alessandro graduated from the art school of Valenza, is an expert gemmologist, and has a declared and solid passion for the creation of exquisite one-of-a-kind objects , which combine modern design with ancient craft techniques. In his workshop all types of jewels are handmade, letting creativity flow free. All pieces are unique and copies can only be authorised by the client for whom that particular piece was made. Visiting the Averla goldsmith’s workshop means not only choosing a valuable object, but also, and in partic - ular, seeing a dream come true and be moved by it: jewels are created under the eyes of customers, in their simple beauty.

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Due mosche bianche of Stefania Fatta and Anya Kònokhova Via Matteo Repetto, 39 · 17012 · Tel. 019 4002089 www.duemoschebianche.it · [email protected] From Tuesday to Sunday, 9.30 am- 1.00 pm/4 .00 pm-7 .30 pm . Closed on Monday English · Russian After meeting and appreciating each other’s work at Anna Osemont’s dressmaker’s workroom in Albissola Ma - rina, in early 2008 Stefania and Anya decided to open together their own atelier, where they create haute cou - ture clothes, with an eye to continuous experimenting combined with an accurate selection of high-quality fab - rics. Their collection items are designed both as ready-to-wear designer clothes and as more exclusive tailor-made garments; the dressmaking style of “Due Mosche Bianche ” is rapidly evolving into a recognisable and well-defined brand.

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Soffieria Artistica Amanzio Bormioli of Raffaello Bormioli Via Paleologo, 16 · 17041 Altare · Tel. 019 58254 [email protected] 9.00 am-7 .00 pm. Closed on holidays English · French · Spanish Inherited in 1987 by brothers Augusto and Raffaele after the death of their father Amanzio , the Amanzio Bormioli artistic glass-blowing studio boasts years of daring, creative and playful experiments with the best glass products available today. Thanks to its peculiar properties, borosilicate glass (pyrex) allows to make one- of-a-kind objects, as it is the structure of matter itself which is modified, with no limit to fantasy and creativity.

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CONSORZIO IL FONDACO DEI LIGURI (GENOA)

The “Fondaco dei Liguri” is a consortium consisting of Dolciarie e Gastronomiche of Genoa. six top-quality companies: Salumificio Parodi of San - The Consortium, which is based in Genoa, has the purpose of promoting the local products of Genoa and t’Olcese, Azienda Agricola Valle Ostilla of Imperia, Pas - Liguria. It distributes to , Austria, Switzerland, , as well as, of course, across Italy. Among its ticceria Barbieri of Montebruno, Andrea Bruzzone Vini specialty products are: fresh pesto, preserves and traditional sweets, which are presented in a beautiful “I of Genoa, Pastificio Fiore of Carasco, Rossi Selezioni Velieri” gift pack, where taste and elegance are perfectly combined.

CONSORZIO MARITTIMO TURISTICO tion, and, above all, for an adequate promotion of its services. 5 TERRE–GOLFO DEI POETI (LA SPEZIA) Indeed, over the last few years, the Consorzio Marittimo has distinguished itself both in Italy and abroad for its ongoing and professional promotion of the , its accommodation facilities and tourist The tourist and maritime consortium of the 5 Terre–Gulf transportation services. of Poets was created in 2000 by the sea transport com - The Consortium’s 16 motor-ships guarantee links between La Spezia, Lerici, Portovenere, the Cinque Terre, and panies operating for decades in the area of the 5 Terre the villages along the coast up to and Portofino. and the Gulf of La Spezia, with the aim of establishing a In the high summer season, the Consortium employs about 80 people including onboard and shore person - single management facility for the local sea transporta - nel distributed in ten ticket offices and information points across the area of La Spezia.

CONSORZIO RIVIERA SPECIALTIES (SAVONA) colato, Alessandro Pancini and Luca Graffo from Origine Liquori, Arianna Cavallaro from Le Bontà del Belvedere pro - ducing preserves, and Antonio Basso from the Azienda Agricola Durin producing wine and oil. Riviera Specialties is a consortium which gathers five com - The Consortium has the objective of presenting its members’ products together under the same umbrella of “Made panies of the operating in the food in - in Liguria Quality Products” at major trade-shows around the world, through strong promotional and marketing poli - dustry, with the aim of promoting their local products and cies, capable of highlighting their strengths. territory on the international markets. The founders of this The Consortium’s products are all synergetic and complementary: in the selection of each company’s product range, new entrepreneurial initiative are Giacomo Minuto from Min - special attention has been paid to the creation of the widest possible choice, so as to meet the needs of international uto Caffè, Luca and Francesca Lavoratti from Lavoratti Cioc - clients and respond to the competitive advantage of already existing and well-established companies. Index of Craftsmen and Small Businesses by Are aofActivity Photographers Alberto Pugliese 32-33 Chiaroscuro (Fabrizia Caleari) 18-19, 20- Style Style Style Style Style PERSONAL PRODUCTS HOME PRODU CTS FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS SERVICES AND PUBLISHING GIFTS AND FANCY GOODS 21, 38-39, 40-41, 46-47, 54-55, 60-61, 1 Afiordipelle - Genova, 14 2 Annaflora cose vecchie e nuove 9 Benvenuto - Genova , 30 14 Chiaroscuro - Genova , 40 3 Antica legatoria del ferro 64-65, 70-71, 74-75, 80-81, 90-91, 92- 84 Atelier Moda Cucire - Savona , 186 Genova, 16 86 Besio amaretti - Savona , 190 73 Fioravanti Fotografie Genova, 18 93, 96-97, 100-101, 114-115 85 Averla lavorazioni orafe 4 Antonio Giordano Restauro 69 Birrificio del Golfo - La Spezia , 154 Vezzano Ligure (SP), 162 5 Ars Habitat - Genova, 22 Savona, 188 Mobili - Genova , 20 54 Cà di Berto - Imperia , 122 74 Foto Mary - Follo (SP), 164 6 Arte ceramica Pegli - Genova, 24 Fioravanti Fotografie (Mauro Fioravanti) 53 Bruno Pellicce - Sanremo (IM), 120 10 C.M. Restauro mobili antichi 11 Casa del Cioccolato “N. Paganini” 23 Fotografi Boccadasse 7 Arte Rame - Genova, 26 158-159, 162-163, 174-175 55 Calzoleria Da Luigi - Imperia , 124 Genova , 32 Genova , 34 Genova, 58 8 Arteterra - Genova, 28 Foto Mary (Maria Mura) 156-157, 13 Cesareo Michele - Genova , 38 15 Creattivando - Genova , 42 70 Esposito Erasmo & F. 61 Inkanta - Sanremo (IM), 136 12 Ceramiche Artistiche RB 164-165, 178-179 56 Creazioni - Bordighera (IM), 126 17 Decorarte - Genova , 46 Brugnato (SP), 156 82 Studio Fotografico Andreani Genova, 36 Fotografi Boccadasse (Alberto Canale, 16 Cristina Rosa - Rapallo (GE), 44 19 F.A.A.G. - Genova , 50 75 Frantoio e Molino Ambrosini e Libri - La Spezia, 180 57 Domenico Romeo Fulvio Valgoglio) 16-17, 26-27, 36-37, 87 Due mosche bianche 21 Flessing Cocchella - Genova, 54 Sarzana (SP), 166 83 Studio Fotografico Tamberi Taggia - (IM), 128 44-45, 48-49, 58-59, 66-67, 78-79, 82- Albissola Marina (SV), 192 58 Francone - Sanremo (IM), 130 59 Frantoio Ghiglione La Spezia, 182 71 Fabbrica d’arte Monterosso 83, 84-85, 94-95, 112-113 18 Eidos Creazioni - Genova, 48 28 La Bottega degli Stucchi Dolcedo (IM), 132 Monterosso al Mare (SP), 158 Francesca Traverso 24-25, 34-35, 56-57, 20 Figli di De Martini Giuseppe by Art Edil Stucchi - Genova, 68 76 Gemmi - Sarzana (SP), 168 72 Ferdeghini Tipografia - La Spezia, 160 76-77, 86-87, 88-89, 104-105, 106-107, Lorsica (GE), 52 29 La Lampada di Aladino 24 I Trulli - Genova , 60 22 F.O.A.N. - Sori (GE), 56 190-191, 198 88 Giallo 18 - Savona , 194 Genova, 70 26 Il Genovese - Genova , 64 60 Giordano Pipe Inkanta (Bruno Fulvio) 124-125,126-127, 77 Giuseppe D’Urso - La Spezia, 170 62 Laboratorio Bonifacio 89 L’ artigiana del Fungo Badalucco (IM), 134 128-129, 130-131, 132-133, 134-135, 25 Il Calzolaio - Genova , 62 Bussana di Sanremo (IM), 138 Sassello (SV), 196 78 I Solitari - La Spezia, 172 136-137, 138-139, 140-141, 144-145, 27 Il Gioiello - Campo Ligure, 66 33 Laboratorio del Rame 90 Lavoratti Parigino 31 La Rosa dei Venti - Camogli (GE), 74 146-147, 148-149, 192-193, 194-195, 79 Italcom Gorrini Confezioni Genova , 78 Varazze (SV), 168 32 La.Chi.D. - Genova, 76 196-197, 204-205, 208-209, 210-211, La Spezia , 174 36 Loleo Paola - Genova , 84 63 Le 2 mele - Imperia, 140 34 Le Ceramiche del Grifo - Genova, 80 212-213 30 La Melina - Genova , 72 81 Marimarmi - Brugnato (SP), 178 91 Le Bontà del Belvedere 93 Off Gallery - Officine artistiche 80 Laboratorio orafo F.lli Mozzachiodi 64 Morosi Tua Jessica Altare (SV), 200 Albissola Marina (SV), 204 Stefano Borea e Stefano Ferrari 120-121 La Spezia , 176 Sanremo (IM), 142 92 Minuto Caffè - Savona, 202 42 Pio Montanari - Genova, 96 Studio Fotografico Andreani e Libri 35 Liapull - Genova , 82 47 Stefano Alacevich - Genova , 106 65 Olio Roi - Badalucco (IM), 144 43 Poterie - Genova, 98 (Cristiano Andreani, Paolo Libri) 154-155, 37 Maglificio Gallo Pia 48 Stefano Cavalieri - Genova, 108 94 Origine - Cengio (SV), 206 95 Soffieria Artistica Amanzio Bormioli 166-167,168-169, 176-177, 180-181 Casarza (GE), 86 49 Studio d’Arte - Genova , 110 41 Pasticceria Robbiano - Genova, 94 Altare (SV), 208 Studio Fotografico Tamberi (Silvio 38 Marini, G. - Genova , 88 52 Vigo Mosaici - Genova, 116 45 Romeo Viganotti - Genova, 102 51 Studio d’Arte Ceramica - Genova, 114 Tamberi) 160-161, 170-171, 172-173, 39 Melampo - Genova, 90 67 Sandro Canestrelli 50 Studio d’Arte e Architettura 182-183 40 Noa Noa - Genova, 92 Taggia (IM), 148 Genova, 112 44 Robe di cuoio - Camogli (GE), 100 68 Sanremo Food - Sanremo (IM), 150 96 Studio Ernan Design Front cover photo: Archivio Sagep Editori 66 Ross’oro gioielli d’arte 98 Verde mandarino Albisola Superiore (SV), 210 photos on page 14 and 15, kindly San Bartolomeo al Mare (IM), 146 Varazze (SV), 214 97 Vanessa Cavallaro Cristallerie provided by the consortium “Consorzio 46 Sidoti - Genova , 104 di Altare - Altare (SV), 212 Vera Pelle Italiana conciata al vegetale” Arts and Carfts in Liguria-Superior Class

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