Arte della Seta
The Arte della Seta was the Silk Guild of Florence in the Late Middle Ages and during the Renaissance.
Stemma dell'Arte della Seta
As one of the seven Arti Maggiori ("major trades") of Florence, its members conducted their business throughout Italy and Europe, whereas the Arti Minori ("minor trades") were artisans and locally based.[1] The Arte della Lana was the wool guild, also one of the Arti Maggiori.
See also
References
- Collier Frick, Carole. Dressing Renaissance Florence: Families, Fortunes, and Fine Clothing. The Johns Hopkins University Press, 2002, p.19-21
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