Kris Garland

    Kris Garland is a student of Alicia Roca and co-founder of Artisan Quarter Association. Her role centers on marketing communications and PR to support her colleagues and their work in the Oltrarno.

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    IN BOTTEGA: Walter Morgante of Mortegan Leather

    I recently sat down with Walter Morgante, a master of hand-sewn leather goods. Born in Florence, Walter is the son of artisans: his father Antonio and mother Fiorella (neé Cenni) ...

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    The Enduring Legacy of Alberto Cozzi

      In Florence, the Cozzi name has long been synonymous with bookbinding, paper marbling and faithful restoration of centuries-old volumes. Alberto Cozzi, together with his wife Nella, opened their bottega ...

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    Monnaluna Fashion

    Fashion jewelry designer Giovanna Bruno of MONNALUNA was integral to the launch of IN BOTTEGA, and has been devising a new business model. “Many artisans have been hit particularly hard ...

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    A jewelry store like no other: Extremida

    Many artisans in Florence face the same challenge: the work is labor intensive, as is often the case when traditional methods are used. This requires a mastery of highly specialized ...

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    Artisan Quarter: substance and meaning

    As life slowly returns to normal, the Artisan Quarter Association founders and its members are breathing a sigh of relief to have met our primary goal of ensuring all our ...

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    Artisan Quarter: Giuliana Becattini of BeGiuls

    The Artisan Quarter Association works to support and preserve culture and art in the Oltrarno. Known for its bottegas and artisan workshops, this quarter of Florence has long been associated ...

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    Artisan Quarter: Meet Renato Olivastri

    The Artisan Quarter Association was founded to raise awareness of the deteriorating situation in the Oltrarno and to privately fund our support efforts through donations. Our membership is comprised of ...

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    Artisan Quarter: Meet Alicia Roca

    At the Artisan Quarter Association, supporting our members through the pandemic is our first priority. Our association was founded to raise awareness of the deteriorating situation for artisans and craftspeople ...

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    Artisan Quarter: our dream to revive the Oltrarno in 2021

    The Oltrarno neighborhood has long been known to be a hub of artisanal workshops. Rich in culture and history, this artisan quarter is home to many talented professionals whose original ...

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