The Venetian remèr: oars and forcole, the craftsmanship without which the gondola does not move
The remèr crafts tailored oars and forcole that transform a gondolier's strength into balanced, silent motion,…
How a gondola is made: ferro, asymmetry and details that are not decoration
Venice’s gondola is shaped by necessity: asymmetry balances the rower’s thrust, while the ferro serves as a…
Traghetto da parada: crossing the Grand Canal like Venetians do
The traghetto da parada is a simple, ancient water crossing used by Venetians to shortcut the Grand Canal…
