Tag Archives: silk

Shopping In and Around Como

Posted on June 24, 2023 by comocompanion

Shopping – a)Meandering around the boutiques of Como’s ‘centro storico’
or b) A trip to the heart of Italian fashion design in Milan or c) A day out at Serravalle Designer Outlet. Take your pick. Continue reading →

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Gifts for Lovers of Lake Como

Posted on December 7, 2020 by comocompanion

This article features a personal selection of gifts that lovers of Lake Como may well appreciate. Many of us love the lake’s evocative and dramatic landscape which leaves a lasting impression on the memories of past visitors. So many people may be delighted to receive a present closely linked to this charmed corner of the world.  Continue reading →

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The Como Group of Artists – ‘Astrattisti Comaschi’

Posted on March 21, 2019 by comocompanion

The Como Group of Artists – ‘Astrattisti Comaschi’. How come a group of Como-based artists established themselves at the forefront of the abstract art movement in Italy and Europe in the 1930s? Continue reading →

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Como Silk – Memoirs of a Textile Designer

Posted on July 28, 2017 by comocompanion

Como has been a tourist destination from the days of the Grand Tour but it maintains equal significance as a centre for silk production. Current visitors to Como might think that the silk industry is a thing of the past … Continue reading →

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