Arte della Seta

Stemma dell'Arte della Seta

The Arte della Seta was the Silk Guild of Florence in the Late Middle Ages and during the Renaissance.

As one of the seven Arti Maggiori ("major trades") of Florence, its members conducted their business throughout Italy and Europe, whereas the Arti Minori ("minor trades") were artisans and locally based.[1]

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References

  1. ↑ Collier Frick, Carole. Dressing Renaissance Florence: Families, Fortunes, and Fine Clothing. The Johns Hopkins University Press, 2002, p.19-21
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