Paolo Brandolisio

Paolo Brandolisio’s workshop is a true piece of Venetian tradition. Here, gondola oars and forcole (the elegant curved rowlocks) are still carved by hand from a single block of cherry or walnut wood. More than craftsmanship, it’s centuries-old artistry, and Paolo, one of the last masters of his kind, continues to supply Venice’s gondoliers and keep this tradition alive.