Craftsmen at work | Photos | Catalog
Light and skilled hands which turn materials into perfect shapes. Simple tools and mysterious mixtures to accomplish a miracle that goes back to the past. This collection of original photographs leads the viewer into the old-fashioned activity of Lutemakers, Engravers, Carvers, Watch-makers and into their tenacity and boundless passion for a traditional faced with extinction. The presence of their workshops helps a great deal to the unique atmosphere of this part of the city whose ancient alleys are named after such remarkable characters. More than words, the movements of the hands speak of a precious artist heritage that needs to be known and preserved by means photography and not only.