Ditta Luzzi Leonardo di Bartolomei Franca

Tuscany

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Ditta Luzzi Leonardo di Bartolomei Franca

This small roadside workshop doesn’t look like much at first glance, but step inside and you’ll find handmade baskets, chairs, lampshades, and all sorts of home goods crafted the old-school way. Mrs Franca Bartolomei runs it now, keeping the family tradition going with care and skill. Everything’s made by hand using quality materials, and she’s happy to chat about how it’s all done.

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addressFrazione Viaio 50, Anghiari
openingHoursMon–Fri 8am–1pm / 2pm–6pm; Sat & Sun closed
phone+39 0575 789266

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