The Creative District
Craftsmanship and Creativity
Como is the leading city in an area noted for its excellence in the world of textiles, a landscape that takes in the provinces of Como and Lecco, which together form a unique creative ecosystem. In Italy the links between culture, industry and craftsmanship have always been evident in local community districts such as that of the Como area, where the production chain is complete and draws on all of the creative skills inherent to Made in Italy and the Culture of Making.
This textile supply chain has a deep-rooted tradition and amounts to a priceless heritage of experience, technical and artistic skills. These have been handed from generation to generation and constantly improved thanks to an intrinsic penchant for innovation, backed up by fine training centres, and promoted by the commitment and creativity of craftsmen and textile companies. The supply chain is particularly strong for textiles of complex manufacture. These require expertise that is no matter for simple improvisation, while the art of silk also plays a key role with its traditional mulberry tree and silk-worm cocoon farming.
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Como Creative District has over the years succeeded in converting its imaginative ideas into products, through research and design, textile design, twisting and winding, dyeing, warping, photoengraving, printing and finishing, packaging, and finally the sales of its fabrics and finished products. All of these processes have seen Como establish an international benchmark in this sector. Como’s textile industry must still today continue to grow by investing in research and innovation and protecting itself from the crises of our times by acting as an inclusive and supportive system.
