“Moments from yesterday and from centuries ago—[. . . ] —they dwell in us,waiting for a fulfillment. I knew, always, that I would be a worker in the vineyard,as are all men and women living at the same time,whether they are aware of it or not.” –Czeslaw Milosz, from “Late Ripeness.” Translated by the author […]
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When we bought our house (a section of a small medieval borgo located outside Orvieto, Italy in Umbria), we were immediately intrigued and excited by the cantina (wine cellar), which had been used many years ago for winemaking. Unfortunately, the place had fallen into decay and certain aspects (such as the dirt floor) clearly needed […]
Renovating a shop is a big task, but has proved rewarding. After 9.5 years, at the end of December 2020, we closed our location in Via Garibaldi. It was a difficult decision, but the time seemed right to move in a new direction. Fortunately, we were able to procure a loan, which made it possible […]
Recently a journalist from Perugia, Alessandra Borella, visited Orvieto to interview Federico about his work and passion for leather and shoemaking. She wrote a short article and made this wonderful film, “Sogni in Pelle, Stringhe e Suole” or “Dreams in Leather, Laces, and Soles.” Check it out to see Federico at work!
A view of Federico Badia’s shop on Via Garibaldi at night.