La Corte de le
Impiraresse
IM-PI-RA-RES-SE: From the Venetian verb "impirar" (to thread), this was work carried out exclusively by women at home. Holding wire needles like a fan (the most skilled could manage up to 120), the "impiraresse" threaded the wires by dipping them into a "sessola", or scoop filled with "conterie" seed beads. The beaded wires were then formed into “mazze,” or bundles, and eventually expertly combined to become beautiful beaded objects.
CONTERIE, PERLE & VENETIAN BEADS
A CRAFT THAT LIVES ITS HISTORY
Here at La Corte, in a space that since the 1950s has been dedicated to the Venetian bead in all its forms, you can shop, schedule a workshop, and explore an unique, extraordinary exhibition devoted to this fascinating craft.
As much a culture as an occupation, the impiraresse—the bead threaders of Venice—encompass a story rich in memories of places and people, and one that in December 2020 was also recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
DISCOVER: The Exhibition
per immergersi nella storia coinvolgente delle conterie, delle ditte e delle persone che hanno sviluppato e sostenuto tutto questo patrimonio materiale ed immateriale. Request a guided visit (only by appointment).
SHOP: Artisanal Souvenirs
Everything you find here is fatto con amore—made with love—by the expert hands of Luisa or by one of her impiraresse colleagues.
PRESENT: Gather here
Looking for a welcoming, well-equipped space to present a project, hold a meeting or gather together? You've found it.
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Notizie dalla Corte…
Semo ciapai coe bombe
Pubblico numeroso e caloroso alla Corte de le impiraresse per la presentazione del libro “Semo ciapai coe bombe” che racconta 40 anni di musica dei BATISTO COCO.