The Spirit of Traditional Textiles Walking Tour

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Duration: 45m
Location: Tessitura Luigi Bevilacqua, Santa Croce, 1320, Venice, 30135, Italy | Venice, Italy


Category: Attractions

Highlights:
Secrets behind the 1,000-year-old history of textiles
A fascinating look into the looms of the 18th century
Expert guide uncovering the intricate methods & techniques
Free time in the showroom to admire the textile products
Opportunity to pick up a unique traditional souvenir

Inclusions:
Guided tour of a textile factory showroom
Admission fees

Description:

Venice boasts an incredible 1,000-year history of handcrafted textiles, which is often overlooked by its more famous craft of glassmaking. Step behind the scenes of this traditional art form and learn how Venice gained its reputation as Europe’s top producer of high-quality fabrics.

Your tour takes place at the Luigi Bevilacqua fabrics manufacturer, known for its superior Venetian fabrics for furnishings, interiors, and upholstery. With a history spanning back to 1700, this is the ideal place to get a complete understanding of the enchanting history of this art form.

With your guide, tour the back rooms of the factory and see the huge, yet delicate, wooden looms that provide the foundations for the skilled operators to create designs. These stunning pieces are found all over Europe—in royal palaces, theaters, and famous homes.

At the end of the tour, take the opportunity to spend some time in the showroom where you can admire the products on display, and if you wish, pick up a woven souvenir or two.