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Private Traditions of Venetian Artisans

Venice boasts an incredible 1,000-year old tradition of handcrafted textiles, which is often overlooked by its more famous craft of glass making.

Your historical tour begins with a stop at an ancient Venetian weaving mill. This weaving mill dates back to the end of the 19th-century and is home to 18th-century looms that are evidence of the great tradition behind the mill and its products. The velvets and brocades of the Venetian weaving mill are famous throughout the world and furnished palaces, fashionionable houses, expositions, and exhibitions.

As your tour continues, you will arrive at The Palazzo Mocenigo, also known as the Museum of Textiles and Costumes. The museum will take you back to the discovery of the 17th and 18th century Venetian style through an itinerary dedicated to the fashion of that time. Garments and accessories are displayed to document the refinement and taste of past centuries. Other museum rooms are dedicated to perfume, and a video will illustrate the role of the Venice in its rich history.

After the visit to the museum, you will have the chance to see something truly special. Stop at an old roasting shop where Giacomo Casanova, regarded as one of the most authentic sources of the customs and norms of European social life during the 18th century, once stopped. It is a small, appealing store selling cloaks and hats. As you enter the store, you will feel surrounded by stacks of goods and unique furniture.

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