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Tracey Conway's avatar

I’ve been waiting for part 2! ;)

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silvestro silvestori's avatar

Me too but Italy is very slow moving. Part 2 will involve laying them down, which hasn't happened yet

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Dina Honke's avatar

Incredible. I am amazed there are still artisans making this today. It’s priceless, I understand what you say about “if you have to ask for the price you cannot afford it”. This is for the rarified few. Curious to see what you ended up choosing. So interesting, thanks for sharing

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silvestro silvestori's avatar

The tiles I ordered will start arriving early in the new year but I'll be posting again in a week or so with the materials and patterns that I chose.

We hope to have you with us someday!

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Dina Honke's avatar

Definitely, thank you, it’s in my plans.

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S Bishop's avatar

So wonderful you have a piece of history to preserve! Brilliant!

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silvestro silvestori's avatar

I touch my pocket with my keys every few minutes. It's grounding to think that I now own such a beautiful place in Lecce.

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Dale Dobson's avatar

Ciao Silvestro, did you include Marra Pavimenti in your search? https://www.marrapavimenti.it/

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Tracey Conway's avatar

wow! I will never look at Italian tile the same way!

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Sue Valinski 's avatar

The floor is gorgeous! After seeing the work involved in creating a single tile, I can understand the price.

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silvestro silvestori's avatar

Yes, it's sobering to see the actual process

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