The Valdichiana Senese, located in southern Tuscany, is a land of exquisite food and wine, like the famous vino Nobile di Montepulciano.
A new portal featuring artisan crafts
The area is also a haven for those seeking unique shopping experiences and the opportunity to immerse themselves in workshops and laboratories. The Valdichiana Senese region is home to numerous artisans who pour their passion into creating exceptional crafts, and they now come together under the Artigianato in Mostra (Craftsmanship on Display) project. This takes the form of a portal featuring men and women who work with materials such as ceramics, fibers, wood, metal, stone, leather, glass, terracotta, and wax to create enchanting objects. The project involves the participation of nine municipalities in the Valdichiana Senese: San Casciano dei Bagni, Cetona, Sarteano, Trequanda, Torrita di Siena, Sinalunga, Chianciano, Chiusi, and Montepulciano.
Examples of centuries-old handcrafts from 18 local artisans
Currently, the project showcases the work of 18 artisans, each representing the territory and the craftsmanship practiced in the Valdichiana Senese. It is an ever-evolving project, open to all artisans who shape materials within the region to create exceptional products. Promoted by the Strada del Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and the flavours of the Valdichiana Senese, Artigianato in Mostra celebrates the materials that hold a millennia-old tradition within the area. For instance, terracotta, which has been known since Etruscan times when it was used to create containers for the storage of wine, oil, and water, as well as sculptures, jewellery, vases, and majestic canopic jars.
