Antico Setificio Fiorentino (Old Silk Factory Fiorentino)

Far from the heavy grandeur of traditional Florentine fashion, Antico Setificio Fiorentino crafts delicate, colourful silk creations with timeless elegance. The historic workshop still uses original looms and techniques, and the showroom alone is worth the visit—it might just tempt you into taking home a piece of their shimmering Ermisino silk or Chantilly-inspired fabrics.

• Web:

  https://anticosetificiofiorentino.com/en

• Address:

  Via Lorenzo Bartolini, 4, Florence

• Phone:

  +39 055 213861

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri 9:30am–6pm, Sat & Sun closed

Crystal and Glassware – Colle di Val d’Elsa

This small town near Siena has been known for its crystal and glassware since the 1300s, and today, it still produces most of Italy’s crystal. You’ll find a few shops and workshops where you can browse everything from classic glassware to more modern designs. It’s worth stopping by if you’re in the area, especially if you’re after something handmade that isn’t mass-produced.

• Address:

  Colle di Val d'Elsa, Tuscany

Ditta Luzzi Leonardo di Bartolomei Franca

This small roadside workshop doesn’t look like much at first glance, but step inside and you’ll find handmade baskets, chairs, lampshades, and all sorts of home goods crafted the old-school way. Mrs Franca Bartolomei runs it now, keeping the family tradition going with care and skill. Everything’s made by hand using quality materials, and she’s happy to chat about how it’s all done.

• Address:

  Frazione Viaio 50, Anghiari

• Phone:

  +39 0575 789266

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri 8am–1pm / 2pm–6pm; Sat & Sun closed

Dolci Trame

Dolci Trame is a small boutique packed with personality—hats, scarves, shoes, bags, and clothing from up-and-coming Italian designers, plus a few international picks.

• Web:

  www.dolcitrame.shop

• E-mail:

  shop@dolcitrame.store

• Address:

  Via Pantaneto, 27, Siena

• Phone:

  +39 0577 550763

Enoteca Falorni

Housed in an old brick cellar right in the heart of Chianti country, Enoteca Falorni is where you go when you want to try a bit of everything. With over 1,000 regional wines on offer and a smart self-serve tasting system, you can sample at your own pace—whether you're after a bold Chianti or something a bit more off the radar.

• Web:

  www.enotecafalorni.it

• Address:

  Piazza delle Cantine, 6, Greve-in-Chianti

• Phone:

  +39 055 854 6404

• Opening hours:

  Daily 10:30am–7pm

La Taverna Del Pecorino

La Taverna del Pecorino is a low-key shop offering local cheese, salami, and wine, with an owner who’s quick to provide you with a taste of everything. It’s the sort of place where you end up buying more than you planned, and you won’t regret it.

• Web:

  www.tavernadelpecorino.it

• E-mail:

  info@tavernadelpecorino.it

• Address:

  Via Condotti, 1, Pienza

• Phone:

  +39 329 865 2763

• Opening hours:

  Daily 9:30am–7pm