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©Cappellificio Cervo
©Cappellificio Cervo
©Cappellificio Cervo

Historical hat tour in the Cervo valley

  • with Cappellificio Cervo
  • Sagliano Micca, Italy
  • Guided tour
Historical hat tour in the Cervo valley with Cappellificio Cervo
©Cappellificio Cervo

Discover the building and workshop of this millinery gem

45 minutes Max 10 people100 euros per group

Uncover the secrets of the historic Cappellificio Cervo manufacturer, that boasts centuries-old machinery and original hat moulds and processes. On display at the workshop you can also see panamas, Alpine hats and 20th-century couture hats made for films and fashion. The tour starts in the shop, where visitors can see noteworthy hats on display before going to the heart of the production and hearing about the process of hat making, from shaping to trimming. The focal point of the tour is the exhibition area where traditional hat making machinery that dates back to the 1890s can be seen. The tour ends with a visit to the manufacturer's workshops where seamstresses sew internal bands for the hats.

Contact
Hours:
By appointment only
Phone:
+39 015473661

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