Sorrento Italy Inlaid Wood Factory

We knew the shops in piazza tasso were a lot more expensive than many of the others but not being as familiar with sorrento as some other parts of the area we weren t sure where to start looking for other shops factories.

Sorrento italy inlaid wood factory.

We re also staying at antiche mura so i will have them point us in the right direction. Marquetry has been considered the greatest expression of artisanry in sorrento since the nineteenth century. Our work is carried out following the traditional technique of sorrento wood inlay on all types of wood. It present on the international market for over 20 years in projects of villas and luxury residences.

It specializes in execution of inlaid wood furniture tableware gift lamps and home accessories. Visit our workshop in sant agnello in the magnificent sorrento coast and live the experience of a fantastic tour in an authentic sorrentine inlaidwood factory. Website 39 081 878 3239. It specializes in execution of inlaid wood furniture tableware gift lamps and home accessories.

Location wise it s a little about 2 3 blocks off the main square into more of a neighborhood but worth the short walk. Thanks that s exactly what i was hoping to hear. You will live a unique experience touching exploring and following together with our artists the traditional technique. Factory tours in sorrento.

Historical background of inlaid wood work of sorrento the inlaid wood items are a decorative work performed by cutting layering and pasting together various sheets of woods with chiaroscuro effects obtained by the different colours of veneer. Each inlaid item is unique which increases its value over time. It consists of cutting thin strips of various types of precious woods and then gluing them in a refined decoration on various objects including music boxes small tables picture frames and many others. Wood inlay by ercolano floral pattern on wine or elm music box 1 18 142 50 musical instrument inlay zebra wood 3 72 plays hungarian rhapsody 750 00 burled elm music box with baroque inlay lock and key 1 30 or 1 36 additional 395 00.

The inlay shop gargiulo was founded in 1936 by uncle gaetano who since childhood began to work the wood and learn the art of sorrento tarsia. We got a short lecture about the process for making inlaid wood objects which was interesting. The mastellone giuseppe has a long experience in the production of inlaid wood works. Sorrento is known for their inlaid wood and this place has the best selection and more importantly prices in the area.

Art then passed to giuseppe who still produces boxcaps trays and bomboniers inlaid with the love and passion of a time the same love he has also transferred to his son salvatore. Was the only industry in sorrento other than hosting tourists. It s an actual factory so they offer demonstrations as well. Water sports in sorrento.

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