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ARTour: the best of Tuscan artisans itinerary in Florence

The initiative called ARTour is an opportunity to see (and purchase, if you wish) unique handcrafted objects by Tuscan artisans.

I am going to the opening on December 9th and you are welcome to come; the invitation is the photo in this post or download a pdf here – please rsvp as per the address on the invite.

From Dec 9 2009 to Jan 9 2010, the following locations are open for a free roaming exhibit of local artisans’ works:

Galleria Michail
Via dei Fossi, 44-46 r
Objects of the tradition of artistic handicraft of Tuscany

‘Ino
Via dei Georgofili, 3-7 r
Ceramics of Paola Staccioli

Ora d’Aria Ristorante
via Ghibellina, 3/c r
Papier-mâché of Enrico Paolucci

Il santo Bevitore enoteca gastronomia
Via santo Spirito, 66r
Ceramics of Bruno Gambone

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