Shopping in Rome: Artists and Artisans

Artists and artisans who create unusual things: These very talented artists and artisans are worth a mention. Since many don’t have street shops you must telephone for an appointment.

STUDIO ELP

Via Arco de’ Tolomei 2, Tel. (06) 5806745 (by appointment) Elena Levi’s semi-precious jewelry made in India represents understatment.. The most famous of her pieces is “the Whip” which drapes around the neck. The studio is located on a very quiet piazza inTrastevere and with a beautiful garden of orange and lemon trees. Sra. Levi is often around Europe for exhibitions or in India choosing material for the new collection.

EMANUELE PANTANELA

Wooden minaudieres with a unique extraordinary designs, belt buckles and other accessories. He has a permenent window inside the Victoria & Albert Museum and travels the world for his sophisticated clients. By appointment, telephone 333 0255

ALLEGRA FORNERIS

makes picture frames and tables for outdoor and indoor decorated with handpainted tiles to order. By appointment. Via Sebastiano Conca 6 Tel 322 2333 or 904 3292

GAIA FRANCHETTI

Indo-Roman collection. Via Orti D’Alibert 15, Tel 6880-2158 Fax 683-2932 This globe-trotter buys the fabrics in India and adds Italian classic details for tableclothes, napkins, cushion covers, quilts.

EX ANTE

Largo Tornioli 4, sells things made by a group of craftsmen and women including furniture, collate, picture frames, and accessories.

ILARIA MIANI

Via degli Orti d’Alibert 13, Tel: 6861366 – small objects for the home, tables, lamps, handmade with fine materials and exquisite detailing.

CLEMENTINE IMPERIALI

Tel: 5834-0384 makes beautiful bronze sculptured rings with semi-precious stones. Good value for money. By appointment.

OSANNA AND TURCHESE REBECCHINI

Via della Conciliazione 22, two young society women with matchless taste create original, feminine jewelry, or will take your treasures and make them into unique, wearable pieces. By appointment: Tel: 06-6861991