Arte della Seta

The Arte della Seta was the silk guild of Florence during the Late Middle Ages and in the Renaissance. It was one of the seven Arti Maggiori ("greater trades") of Florence, separate from the Arti Minori ("lesser trades").[1]

References

  1. ↑ Collier Frick, Carole. Dressing Renaissance Florence: Families, Fortunes, and Fine Clothing. The Johns Hopkins University Press, 2002, p.19-21