Sept 3, 2024
Under the patronage of the powerful Scala family during the Medieval period, Verona became a
flourishing hub for lambswool production.Skilled artisans and weavers were drawn to the city, creating a lively business of fabrics that adorned the court and the élite circles.
The Scala rulers fueled innovations in weaving techniques and design, establishing Verona as a center of textile excellence.
During the age under the Republic of Venice,
Verona's textile trade entered a new chapter.
The city became an integral part of the Venetian textile network, contributing to the renowned Venetian
silk industry.
The silk threads processed in Verona were turned into marvelous,
luxury fabrics and gowns in the hands of capable artisans in Venice: elaborated patterns and motifs, were considered a
powerful status symbol that not only adorned the nobility, but also the new rising social classes.
Join us on a tour to learn more on how Verona emerged becoming one of rich trading cities in Italy in the Early modern period.
