for everything from dresses to draperies. Tours of
the original showroom and gardens are available,
offering a peek into the past and the present of this
esteemed establishment.
Brothers Nicolò Favaretto Rubelli and Andrea
Favaretto Rubelli are the fi fth generation to steer
Rubelli, a family-owned operation founded in 1858.
With a focus on furniture, fabric, and wallcoverings,
the company’s comprehensive inventory includes
classic brocades, lampas, and jacquards, while also
incorporating cloth produced with modern tech-
niques, such as ink-jet printing. It is the combination
of time-honored craftsmanship and forward think-
ing that keeps Rubelli in the vanguard of the textile
world. “The founding vision of Rubelli is that tradi-
tion is not only the past,” says Nicolò , “it’s the simple
tool to reach innovation and move forward.”
With the future of this venerable industry in such
capable hands, devoted admirers can rest assured
these much-coveted goods will continue to grace
the markets.VRubelli’s museum-archive, which looks out to the
famed Grand Canal, houses more than six thousand
textile records. Seeing the fabrics in person, shown
here in period clothing, emphasizes the remarkable
workmanship that has long been the standard for
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