Have you ever seen Italian craftsmen working? Have you ever visited a crystal factory? If not, come to Tuscany, and, from Villa le Barone, visit Colle di Val d’Elsa which accounts for 95 % of Italian crystal glass production and 14 % of production worldwide.
Italy is famous for its craftsmanship, and Colle di Val d’Elsa’s crystal factory, Duccio di Segna Cristalleria, is one example of this tradition.
Colle di Val d’Elsa, is a charming medieval city, very worthwhile visiting. It is also known for becoming in the 19th century a center of crystal glass production. Today, many glass factories have been closing, but the Cristalleria Duccio di Segna remains one of the very few crystal factory in Italy…Their artistic creations include sculptures , vases, centerpieces… and seduces all those who love handmade products. Each piece of work is different and the company exports its works of art in many countries around the world!
If you wish, you can visit the crystal factory and admire the work of the Masters Crystal Blowers. It is a fantastic experience!