Timeless Excellence
Production and textile culture since 1906
The Manifattura was founded at the beginning of the 20th century on the initiative of Giuseppe Lisio, "weaver of every color" as Gabriele D'Annunzio described him, to revive the silk weaving techniques of the Renaissance. His success was immediate and international, and appreciation came from the likes of Gio Ponti, the royal family, the European courts and aristocrats, Superintendent of the Vittoriale. Upon his death, his dauther Fidalma decided to promote his values: to preserve, disseminate and hand down the beauty of fine fabrics, velvets and gold and silver silk brocades. She builds a new manufactory in Florence, still active and the current headquarters of the Foundation, which conserves the looms, the archives and also houses and Art School.
«A century and three generations of absolute excellence in the creation of extraordinary Art Fabrics, all unique, incomparable masterpieces that have made Lisio’s name famous worldwide».
Francesco Ortona, President
