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Traditional craftsmanship

The feather, symbols and meanings

Posted on by Maria Cristina
16
Feb

The feather is an ancient and powerful symbol that is present in all cultures. Native Americans used feathers in their rituals because through them they knew the spirit of birds. They waved the feathers over a sacred fire and thus expressed gratitude to the higher spirits. American Indians gave feathers to the most valiant warriors […]

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Traditional craftsmanship

The Making of the Italian Cameo

Posted on by Maria Cristina
04
Oct

The “Birth of Venus” cameo is one of the most beautiful creations we have made in our collections . The “Birth of Venus” is a tempera painting on canvas by Sandro Botticelli 1482-1485. Painted for the Medici villa at Castello, the work of art is currently housed in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. It is […]

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