Casa dei Tessuti in Firenze, Florence, Italy | Textiles

At Casa dei Tessuti, Firenze, Italy, historic shop, you'll find the best quality fabrics from Italy and abroad, from Tasmanian wools to Mongolian cashmere; the rare, extremely precious vicuna of the Andes, the finest Sea Island cotton, printed silks; and silk brocades and velvets also suitable for decorative uses. But what really sets this historic Florentine shop apart is the courtesy shown by the poprietors, who are always ready not only to find solutions to their clients' every need but also to offer training to young fashion students. And what's more, the workshop offers an excellent service for made-to-measure suits and shirts.

At Casa dei Tessuti, Firenze, you will be able to fully understand what Leonardo da Vinci meant, when he spoke of beautiful fabrics: "We should find someone worthy to inhabit these wonderful materials!" That someone could be you!

In 2004 on the occasion of the 75th Anniversary of the establishment, a small Museum in Casa dei Tessuti has reopened. Ancient fabrics, precious books and some rare instruments of the trade used for spinning, weaving, cutting, sewing, and ironing are exhibited in the shop.

Casa dei Tessuti, Firenze, at the beginning of the third millenium, represents a rare attempt to maintain and appreciate both ancient traditions and modern trends in Florence and throughout the world.