Ancient Crafts Still Practised
The Le Marche is an area where ancient crafts are still practised in artisans' worshops. Since this area is based on the small and medium-sized firm, these crafts are important to this region.We were in Tolentino where one of the oldest crafts [the dressing of hides] still exists. This craft goes back to the Middle Ages. Besides Tolentino, leather industries [such as the manufacture of shoes and bags] take place in Macerata and Fermo. A place I wanted to see, but did not, was Fabriano where papermaking is still vibrant. They even have a museum of paper and watermarks there!The manufacture of terracotta wares is still a thriving local craft in the province of Ascoli Piceno and in Appignano in the province of Caerata. One of the important areas for metal-working is the province of Ascoli Piceno. The town of Jesi has goldsmith workshopsThe most fascinating craft, I think, is found in the...
