The Tuscan Edit
Stories, objects, and places that define the handmade soul of Tuscany.
Welcome to The Tuscan Edit — the journal of Florence Factory.
Here we share the beauty of Tuscany as told through its makers: handcrafted objects, artisan stories, curated travel tips, and everything we love about Florence and beyond.
If you’re looking for authentic inspiration and meaningful finds, this is where your journey begins.
Christmas gifts for women: what to buy her in Florence
Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for a woman in your life? This year’s trends lean toward timeless, sustainable, artisan-made pieces — especially if you're shopping in Florence. From vegetable-tanned leather goods to recycled 3D printed jewelry, discover gifts that combine craft with conscience. Our Florence Factory gift guide highlights what to buy, what to skip, and why small-batch is the new luxury.
The Case for Cultural Souvenirs: What to Bring Home from Florence (That Isn’t Junk)
Florence deserves better than fridge magnets and faux “truffle” sauces. This guide reframes the souvenir as culture you can carry: marbled paper, considered jewelry, small-batch leather, ceramics with a hand—and why our artisan-made bags aren’t online (they sell too fast). One address, many makers. Made in Florence, for real.
Florence deserves better than fridge magnets and faux “truffle” sauces. This guide reframes the souvenir as culture you can carry: marbled paper, considered jewelry, small-batch leather, ceramics with a hand—and why our artisan-made bags aren’t online (they sell too fast). One address, many makers. Made in Florence, for real.
Where to buy contemporary jewelry in Florence (Santa Croce)
Short trip, high standards? In Santa Croce, Florence Factory brings together 10–20 contemporary designers, all handmaking their work in Florence and Tuscany. Pieces are produced in very limited runs, with bespoke sizing and FedEx shipping when you need it. Sustainable by practice; wearable by design. Come try the collection, then have your size made and sent home.
Florence to your suitcase: Tuscan gifts that travel well
Florence offers two kinds of souvenirs: the generic kind you’ll find anywhere, and the kind made here—by Tuscan artisans and designers. This guide sticks to the second: carry-on-friendly gifts with a real local signature. Think leather bags and sandals, quietly brilliant jewelry, hand-poured candles, ceramics and interior pieces, hats, eyewear, scarves and apparel—all made in Florence or Tuscany and curated by Florence Factory. Buy once, remember well, and ship with FedEx when your suitcase taps out.
Schools of Craft and Design in Florence: Where Tradition, Innovation & Local Makers Meet
Florence is not just a city of museums but a living studio where craft traditions thrive. From jewelry workshops near Ponte Vecchio to leather schools in Santa Croce, from ceramics in Montelupo to fashion at Polimoda, artisans and students alike shape the city’s creative future. At FlorenceFactory, we collaborate with these makers—many of whom chose Florence as their home—to offer design that is both deeply rooted and refreshingly contemporary.
Think Florentine craft is just tradition? Think again
Florentine craft is pure innovation—BarbaVasi 3D-printed vases prove it. Discover how Florence Factory fuses Renaissance design with sustainable tech.
Florence Factory: one of the best shops in Florence according to the New York Times
Florence Factory has been named the best artisan shops in Florence by The New York Times. Step into a world where timeless Tuscan craft meets curated design, right in the heart of the city.
How to Recognize Handmade Ceramics (and Why You Should Care) *
A practical and poetic guide to recognizing real handmade ceramics—from base to glaze—and why choosing artisanal means choosing the future.
Contemporary Jewelry in Florence: Sustainability, Style, and Emerging Talent
Discover Florence Factory, the only contemporary jewelry hub in Florence where over ten designer-artisans create unique, sustainable pieces. A must-visit for jewelry lovers seeking authentic craftsmanship in Firenze
Not Just Another Outlet: Discover Florence Factory
Think Florence Factory is an outlet? Think again.
Discover a curated space where Florence’s top artisan-designers create unique, handmade jewelry and contemporary pieces you won’t find anywhere else.
Spotting the Real Deal: How to Recognize Authentic Florentine Craftsmanship
Not all that glitters in Florence is made by hand. Learn how to recognize authentic craftsmanship with tips from Florence Factory.
Stepping into History: Leather Sandals from Ghirlandaio's Florence
Ever noticed the sandals in a Renaissance fresco? We did.
Inspired by Ghirlandaio’s paintings, our leather sandals are a wearable tribute to Florentine style—crafted by hand, designed to walk you through history (and aperitivo).