Back here in Florence, the artisans and shops are still in bad shape. Many shops have closed, some open only a few hours by appointment, and all are struggling to make rent. With so few Americans traveling to Italy now, the future looks bleak.
I am currently working on a new catalog of Tesori Italiani (Italian treasures) for the upcoming holiday season. Tea towels, olive wood, soap, and small leather goods to mention a few. I will be taking preorders as soon as I can finish the catalog, up until November1. I am happy to take special requests any time now.
Tea towels have been designed for us and are currently in production at the factory. The patterns are delightfully Florentine!
Love the tea towels! Chia looks great, hope you are well.
Kim
We are in Florence this week from the US and I agree that the shops are struggling. There are people walking around but mostly locals. There is very little activity in the shops. I look forward to your Tesori gifts again this year.