Crafting the Arts

In Florence, craftsmanship is more than a tradition: it is a language shaped over centuries by skilled hands, exceptional materials and an instinctive pursuit of beauty. This culture has accompanied Stefano Ricci since its foundation, finding expression in hand-printed silk, Florentine tailoring, jewelry, silverware, porcelain, stone, mosaic and glass. Each creation is born from the encounter between knowledge and intuition, precision and artistry, preserving techniques that continue to evolve without losing their identity.

This same commitment extends to the future of rare crafts through Antico Setificio Fiorentino, where since 1786, historic looms have been bringing precious textiles to life, and Moleria Locchi, celebrated for its extraordinary mastery of glass. Across every discipline, Mind, Hand and Material come together in a continuous dialogue between Florentine know-how and contemporary vision.

“I dream of being part of the tradition of artisanal knowledge that has shaped the greatness of my city: Florence, the inexhaustible source of inspiration, is my muse. Yet craftsmanship alone is not enough: it takes passion and devotion to transform technique and raw material into a masterpiece destined to last." Stefano Ricci

Dressing Handmade

Tailoring is at the heart of Stefano Ricci craftsmanship, where every garment is shaped through balance, proportion and the knowledge of expert hands. From the hand-cutting of exceptional fabrics to the construction of collars, linings and the signature soft Florentine shoulder, each stage is carried out with meticulous precision. In the house’s sartorial workshops, master tailors preserve a distinctly Florentine approach to elegance, creating garments that combine structure with lightness and may require up to 30 hours of dedicated work.

Once Upon a Tie

The art of the tie remains one of the purest expressions of Stefano Ricci craftsmanship. From hand-drawn motifs to the frame-printing of silk in Como, every detail reflects a process shaped by skilled hands, precision and time. Colours inspired by Florence and the Italian landscape become part of a distinctive visual language, while traditional techniques continue to give each creation its depth, character and individuality.

For each colour they make two passes, using a squeegee to push the pigment through the frame. Their movements must be perfectly synchronised, applying equal pressure to ensure consistency.

The process begins with a roll of white silk stretched out on a ten-metre bench. Two workers move in unison along its length, carrying the printing frame.

Since the early days of his business, Stefano Ricci has relied on Como's renowned expertise in silk printing. The process begins with a roll of white silk stretched out on a ten-metre bench. Two workers move in unison along its length, carrying the printing frame. For each colour they make two passes, using a squeegee to push the pigment through the frame. Their movements must be perfectly synchronised, applying equal pressure to ensure consistency. In fact workers are often similar in height and weight to maintain uniformity during the colour-filtering phase.

Leather "Gods"

Leather craftsmanship is an essential expression of the brand’s artisanal world, deeply connected to Tuscany’s centuries-old tanning tradition. From fine calfskin to precious exotic leathers, each material is selected with exceptional care and entrusted to expert artisans who shape it through precise, time-honoured techniques. Bags, belts, shoes and travel accessories are created through a meticulous sequence of hand-finished processes, where material knowledge, precision and experience come together in objects designed to accompany a lifetime of journeys.

Carving Silver

Since 1993, Stefano Ricci has cultivated the art of silver through the expertise of Florentine silversmiths working within the Maison. Using traditional methods such as sbalzo, cesello and bottellatura, metal is slowly shaped, engraved and textured until each object acquires its final character. The process is deliberately unhurried: a single tray may require up to a month of work. The result is a collection of pieces defined by sculptural surfaces, intricate details and an enduring sense of refinement.

Artisan completing the decoration details by hand painting

Three-dimensionality of some paisley designs arises from the delicate “impasto” technique on the porcelain line.

Precious Passion

Stefano Ricci jewelry is shaped by precision, proportion and the mastery of expert hands. Within the Maison’s atelier, goldsmiths, setters, enamellers, polishers and gemmologists work in harmony to transform precious metals and stones into cufflinks and buckles of remarkable intricacy.

From lost-wax casting to hand-setting and polishing, each piece is created through meticulous artisanal techniques, where Florentine craftsmanship meets a bold and distinctive design language.

Antico Setificio Fiorentino

At Antico Setificio Fiorentino, Florentine silk-making remains alive through historic looms, rare techniques and knowledge passed down from one generation of artisans to the next since 1786. Manual and semi-mechanical looms, some dating back to the 18th century, still shape exceptional fabrics with remarkable depth, texture and colour, preserving a tradition that has endured through changing times. Since its acquisition by Stefano Ricci in 2010, the workshop has entered a new chapter without losing its original identity. Its artisans have been safeguarded, its machinery restored and new designs introduced, creating a continuous dialogue between tradition and contemporary vision. Here, time, skill and material come together in textiles that embody the enduring value of true craftsmanship.

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Preparation of the warp for a two-tone Ermisino, in the Antico Setificio Fiorentino.

Changing a spool during the creation of the Doria damask on a handloom.

Handmade creations by the artisans of the Antico Setificio Fiorentino: the silk embrasse with tassel rests on a galloned cushion.

The historical warping machine, designed by Leonardo da Vinci, is in action daily at the Antico Setificio Fiorentino

The Excellence of Quality

In the SR Home collection, Florentine decorative culture finds a new expression in porcelain. Signature geometric and paisley motifs are transferred onto fine bone china and refined by hand with 24kt gold, platinum and layered decorative finishes, before being fired at high temperatures.

From the Classic and Imperial lines to the richly worked Royal Ornament creations, each piece transforms traditional techniques into a sophisticated language of colour, pattern and precious detail.

Moleria Locchi

Moleria Locchi is a Florentine workshop where crystal is shaped through patience, precision and an extraordinary command of the hand. For more than a century, master artisans in Florence’s San Frediano district have engraved each piece entirely by hand, guiding specialised grinding wheels across the surface to create intricate motifs of remarkable depth and brilliance. Now part of the Stefano Ricci World, the workshop preserves a rare art in which every gesture demands sensitivity and control, transforming crystal into objects defined by light, texture and unmistakable individuality.

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One Piece at a Time

The continuous research of fine materials is deeply linked to the Tuscan territory: pietra serena sourced from the hills of Mugello, the white Carrara marble used by the master Michelangelo, the briar-root wood polished to perfection and the artistic mosaic and glass panels handcrafted in Florence. Each element is meticulously selected to create unique interior design pieces.

Pietra Serena

Pietra serena brings a distinctly Florentine character to Stefano Ricci interiors. Quarried in Mugello and finished by hand, it is shaped through traditional techniques that give the stone its refined texture and architectural presence.

Califronian Briar-Root Wood

Californian briar-root wood is shaped by master ebanists who respect the unique character of every grain. Carefully selected, sliced and composed by hand, its natural patterns become boiserie, furniture and refined surfaces that bring warmth and individuality to Stefano Ricci interiors.

A detail of a pietra serena arch with hand-carved fluting; the handrail with chiselled cornicing and a rod is recessed into the masonry in accordance with the Medicean tradition.

Mosaic and Glass

Tradition and creativity meet in the mosaics created for Stefano Ricci by Florentine artisans. Hundreds of hand-shaped glass tesserae are composed with extraordinary precision, transforming each surface into a refined expression of colour, texture and decorative artistry.