Always in the spirit of promoting the world of crafts and Cultural Heritage restoration, Madineurope regularly publishes contents on specific knowh how, techniques and professions. From disappearing traditions to customized solutions, from ancestral methods to the utensils used, discover unique talents. Whether you’re an artisan yourself or a potential client, Madineurope aims at enlightening you and surprising you with these snapshots of what the crafts sector looks like nowadays.
We thank all people who patiently accepted to answer our questions and we hope that all those who were not interviewed will not feel left out. It's obviously not possible to interview every professional. We also thank all partners who accepted to share their own editorials with Mad'in Europe.
Please, see attached to each article the link to all members of that profession which have registered on Madineurope. You will also be able to share your opinion and experience through the comment function.
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Peron e Peron, Italy
Interview of Paolo Polloniato, shoemaker in Bologna A FONDAZIONE COLOGNI INTERVIEW
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Paolo Polloniato, Italy
Interview of Paolo Polloniato A FONDAZIONE COLOGNI INTERVIEW
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Marco Ripa, Italy
Marco Ripa is a craftsman and a designer. In his workshop, situated in the Marche Region, he makes unique home accessories and furniture in iron and steel. A FONDAZIONE COLOGNI INTERVIEW

Gianluca Pacchioni, Italy
The atelier of Gianluca Pacchioni, master in the art of forging metals and recently nominated among the 75 MAM-Maestro d’Arte e Mestiere, that encompass some of the most talented artisans in Italy, is in Milan: ...
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Giacomo Moor, Italy
A travel in the contemporary workshop of Giacomo Moor. A FONDAZIONE COLOGNI INTERVIEW.
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G. Inglese, Italy
Interview of G. Inglese: Prince William’s Shirts Made in Ginosa. A FONDAZIONE COLOGNI INTERVIEW
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Fabscarte, hadpainted wallpaper, Italy
Interview of Fabscarte, specialist in the production of hand-made and painted wallpapers. A FONDAZIONE COLOGNI INTERVIEW.
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Daniele Mingardo, Italy
Interview of Daniele Mingardo, metal designer. A FONDAZIONE COLOGNI INTERVIEW
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Botteganove, Italy
Interview of Christian Pegoraro, founder of Botteganove. BottegaNove creates decorated mosaic pieces both in ceramics and porcelain. A Fondazione Cologni Interview

Düsseldorf Une nouvelle vie pour des boiseries princières
Des boiseries sublimes du XVIIIe découvertes par un heureux hasard, un morceau d’histoire qui se révèle peu à peu, un chantier pointilleux dans un hôtel particulier en Allemagne. Cette aventure démarre dans les ateliers de ...

Haute joaillerie : la laque fait son come back
La laque, longtemps cantonnée au champ de la décoration, trouve aujourd’hui sa place dans les collections de haute joaillerie et de haute horlogerie des maisons les plus prestigieuses. Enquête sur la percée d’une matière séculaire ...
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The incredible thatched cottages of Brière (France)
Created in 1970, the Regional Park of Brière (France) is a unique territory for its natural setting, but also its exceptional concentration of thatched cottages. To build their habitat, “brièrons” farmers just used what they ...
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Rammed Earth buildings, back to the future
A third of the world population lives in an earthen habitat. However this material suffers from prejudice and is mostly appreciated by people who are interesetd in bio-building technologies. Close up on a resource both ...
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Wall and furniture painting… make your interiors unique
Many people ask wall painters to decorate walls, furniture or even floors in order to make their interior unique and to express their originality through landscapes, portraits or even abstract subjects. Affordable, not affordable, easy ...
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Rattan, willow…, are there any basket makers left in Europe?
By Madina Benvenuti & Diane TrenteseauLet’s take a breath, enjoy the summer sun and discover the work of basketmakers, willow-users and rattan specialists. These secular professions, generally associated with wicker and cabinet-making, have been persevering ...