Caruso Tessiture

Cosenza


This old town shop is the Cosenza retail showcase for the traditional Armenian-style carpets and tapestries created on Domenico Caruso's historic looms – some dating back to the 16th century – based in the mountain town of San Giovanni di Fiore in the Sila National Park. Other more contemporary designs available in Cosenza include purses and handbags.


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