Italian Craftsmanship & Ancient Trades

Journey into the historical Neapolitan glove factory

  • Participants min 1, max 10
  • Investment 3,00 euro
    (Children GRATIS)
  • Duration 00:45 h.
  • Days Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
  • Timetable 09:00 - 09:45 / 10:00 - 10:45 / 11:00 - 11:45 / 12:00 - 12:45 / 13:00 - 13:45 / 14:00 - 14:45 / 15:00 - 15:45 / 16:00 - 16:45 / 17:00 - 17:45 / 18:00 - 18:45
  • Location Naples
About the experience "Journey into the historical Neapolitan glove factory"

Gloves, always a symbol of elegance and charm, never out of fashion, is today an indispensable sign of style. Who, better than the Squillace family could represent the Italian excellence of this product: the historical Gloves atelier boasts the soul of an artisan passion that is over a hundred years old, the strength of a brand appreciated all over the world.

Pasquale  was one of the first expert cutters of his time, followed by Gennaro, then Alberto, Mauro and, today, Alberto again (fifth generation)

Everyone has poured professionalism and wisdom into the ancient craft, enriching it with innovations in step with the times, and making the  glove factory a company of ancient traditions and new openings to markets in Italy and especially abroad.

With new creativity and ancient values, five generations have brought gloves outside the national borders, and often, in the ancient laboratory, tourists from all over the world are looking for that place where tradition and modernity meet and strengthen.

Today,  is a young company launched towards high peaks, having landed in recent years in magazines such as the New York Times, Vogue, Harper Bazaar, Elle and many others.

A company where entrepreneurship and savoir faire merge, where you can breathe the pride of Made in Italy and the sense of belonging to your roots.

Ancient crafts that become a new philosophy, that can be expressed with satisfaction!


Program and information

The program includes a tour of the historic Gloves factory where, surrounded by seamstresses, cutters, old Singer sewing machines and much more, you can experience the ancient art of Neapolitan glove making... a craft that has made (and continues to make) the history of Naples!

Will follow, a demonstration of cutting, sewing the glove and an explanation of the 25 steps for creating the product.

The tour lasts approximately 45 minutes, MAX 10 people per group.


Languages spoken by the Local: English, French, Italian
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