Handicraft

The typical souvenir of Rimini and Romagna in general is a real rust-printed cloth. The tradition of this handicraft is age-old, and every family in Romagna owns at least one tablecloth or a few tea towels or dish cloths decorated with rust-coloured vine leaves and grapes.

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Today, skillful craftsmen and craftswomen still transform heavy cotton and linen cloths into works of art. Some of them open their workshops to the public, so that everybody can see how they work. Firstly, the colours (rust brown, green or blue) are obtained from a rustbased mixture, then the patterns are cold-printed using a mangle or a press onto tablecloths, curtains, blankets or pillowcases. Another local traditional handicraft is fine ceramics and hand-painted majolica-ware such as dishes, trays, small jugs, icons and many others. Every craftsperson has developed his or her own style through long years of experience. It might be worth it to look for their shops and rummage through their shelves.

Last but not least, Rimini and its foothills are home to a few blacksmiths who produce wrought iron masterpieces, also on request. This is the perfect choice if you’re looking for a really personalized memento.