L’Arte Nascosta
The “Hidden Art”
A guided selection of prêt-à-porter treasures, by L’Arte Nascosta.
The Holiday Gift Edit:
Memories are the most precious jewels that we can own. The “Mascherone” Chain is a wearable vessel designed expressly for the conservation of your own memories, so that the tangible treasures you collect from them might be worn close to the heart.
Inspired by the M-1941 dog tag chains issued by the U.S. Army in the early days of WWII, the “Mascherone” Chain makes use of a pair of secure, but functional hand assembled sister clasps that are cast in sterling silver according to the lost wax method.
Handcrafted in Florence by our Artisan Partner, Master Goldsmith Paolo Penko, and available in Sterling Silver or a two-tone combination of Sterling Silver and 18k Gold, the “Mascherone” Chain is the starting point of a multi-generational narrative expressed by way of unique pendants and charms.
We recommend pairing the “Mascherone” Chain with one or more of our custom pendant options: the “Moneta” Pendant, the “Numismatic” Pendant, the “Scarabeo” Pendant.
“Per Aspera, Ad Astra” translates to, “to the stars through difficulties,” and is the latin motto that we chose to weave into our exclusive “Ad Astra” scarf.
Handwoven on antique jacquard looms in a lofty blend of cashmere, silk and cotton, Marta Cucchia and her team at Atelier Giuditta Brozzetti created a limited run (4 pieces) of the “Ad Astra” scarf exclusively for L’Arte Nascosta.
Reminiscent of a tapestry, each scarf is composed of a unique selection of decorative motifs drawn from the atelier’s ancestral archive, which conserves patterns dating back to the medieval origins of Perugia’s illustrious weaving tradition.
Prioritizing warmth and functionality, we expressly requested that Marta’s team weave these scarves in maxi-proportions, measuring 19.5 inches in width by 75 inches in length (50cm X 190cm).
Color palette: coral, light blue, yellow
The “Documento” Case is our signature document carrier.
Soft and luxurious, our “Documento” Case is ideal for under-arm carry and was designed with convenience, functionality, and elegance in mind.
Available in brown, whiskey, or black calfskin, this item is lined in suede and hand assembled by the skilled artisans at Romanelli’s workshop in Florence. It is embellished with an optional .999 silver inlaid pommel closure, hand engraved exclusively for L’Arte Nascosta by our Artisan Partner and Master Engraver, Jesùs Serrato.
This carrier includes a flat front pocket, ideal for holding papers or a tablet, a larger main compartment for a notebook, folder, or any daily carry items, and two slip pockets for smaller items.
A guided selection of customizable treasures, by L’Arte Nascosta.
The Custom Gift Edit:
(Please allow extra time for delivery.)
The “Intaglio” Ring
The “Bronzino” Bracelet
More from L’Arte Nascosta:
a glimpse into our world.
Our founder, Salvatore, pictured with the “Leone” Tote.
Exquisite motifs from Florence’s engraving tradition adorn the “Florentia” Belt Buckle. 
Our "Intaglio" Ring is born from an idea, a feeling, a yearning to impart meaning: a multi-millenial tradition of immortalizing the intangible with the symbolic."
"Per aspera, ad astra..." "...to the stars, through difficulties." Our limited-run handwoven scarf, evocative of an elegant Medieval tapestry, combining warmth, beauty, and functionality.
An “Intaglio” Ring, worn by one of our patrons.
Ancient symbols and references impart new inspiration and invoke timeless sentiments.