The famous account of Marco Polo’s travels, Il Milione, tells the story of Venice’s encounter with the Orient, whose cultural influences found their fullest expression in architecture, applied arts, and craftsmanship. In Venice, the bridge between two civilizations, exotic fabrics, carpets, and embroidery appeared: a noble intertwining of warp and weft, evoked by a collection of essential containers, softened by doors made of wooden slats interspersed with brass details.
