S4 Ep.4- Where Lace Holds Time - A chat with Sergio Vidal
In this episode of Venice Talks, Monica speaks with Sergio Vidal of Atelier Martina Vidal Venezia, a family atelier that has safeguarded the art of Burano lace for four generations.
They talk about patience as a creative act, about heritage that does not live in museums but in the hands of artisans, and about the quiet strength required to carry an ancient craft into the present without losing its soul.
This conversation moves through memory, responsibility, beauty, and the fragile power of thread that, stitch after stitch, still tells the story of Venice.
Listen slowly. Venice is speaking softly.
Episode key notes
- The Vidal family history and the roots of their lace tradition in Burano
- What it truly means to preserve a craft that cannot be rushed
- The balance between tradition and innovation inside the atelier
- The role of artisans in keeping Venice culturally alive
- Why Burano lace is far more than decoration or souvenir
- The human and emotional side of working with a centuries old technique
- The future of lace and why younger generations should care
If you love Venice, craftsmanship, and the stories behind the hands that make beauty possible, this episode is for you.
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✨ Credits:
Hosted by Monica Cesarato
Produced by Monica Cesarato, Sentire Media
Guest: Sergio Vidal from Atelier Martina Vidal
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