Confirming its strong connection with the local area, Filatura di Tollegno is participating in one of the events organized by the city of Biella on the occasion of National Made in Italy Day, an initiative sponsored by the Ministry of Business and Made in Italy, which focuses on manufacturing excellence, sustainability, and local culture. Tollegno 1900 yarns contributed to the creation of the work “La Sovrana dell’Acqua,” created with fabrics and yarns from various Biella textile companies. It is a tangible symbol of how the element of water has united spinning, weaving, and dyeing in an unbreakable embrace. The installation, part of the exhibition “L’Essence del Bellezza: Dialogues between Art, Manufacturing, and Taste,” open to the public over several days (April 11-12 and 17-18-19), is just one of the events taking place during the exhibition promoted by the Municipality of Biella through the Department of Productive Activities, led by Anna Pisani, and coordinated by project manager Rita Mancini. Sponsored by the Piedmont Region, the initiative, which was developed in collaboration with the Biella Industrial Union, Città Studi Biella, the Sella Foundation, Its Academy, Tam Sistema Moda Biella, CNA and Confartigianato, and the Accademia del Teatro alla Scala, has chosen the theme “Water and Sustainability: The Soul of Water and the Excellence of Sustainability” as its guiding thread.
The events
The event will open in the city on April 11th at 5:00 pm at the Lanificio Maurizio Sella with the inaugural convention “The Soul of Water: Where Excellence Becomes Art,” a moment of discussion between leaders from the business, academic, and creative worlds on the themes of sustainability and innovation.
Following:
- the “Gocce di Lusso” fashion show, which brings together Chiara Boni’s haute couture, the iconic Crivelli jewelry of Valenza, and a new artisanal project by Pasticceria Massera, focusing on the themes of textiles and water.
- the inauguration of the exhibition “The Essence of Beauty: Dialogues between Art, Manufacturing, and Taste,” open to the public over several days (April 11-12 and 17-18-19). This exhibition showcases the connection between industry, art, and the Biella region. At the center of the exhibition will be a large joint work, “The Sovereign of Water,” created with fabrics and yarns from various Biella textile companies, a tangible symbol of how the element of water has united spinning, weaving, and dyeing in an inseparable embrace.
- “Elite Flavors,” a selection of excellent food and wine products that are
identifiable with the region.
The program continues with events dedicated to new generations and development:
- On April 13th, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Città Studi Auditorium in Biella, the convention “Water and Sustainability: Sources of Talent” will be held. This convention is aimed at high school students, and will feature awards for multimedia submissions from a sustainability-related ideas competition.
- On April 14th, at 3:00 p.m., at Palazzo Gromo Losa in Biella, a meeting on industrial supply chains and local growth strategies organized by the Biella Industrial Union.
- On April 15th, National Made in Italy Day, the immersive performance “A.Q.A.’S – Ancestral, Quinta Essenza, Armonia, Sostenibilità” will take place. This multidisciplinary experience will combine fashion, scenography, dance, music, and acting. The event will be held at the Woolbridge Gallery (formerly Lanifici Pria). There are four entrance slots for the public (7:30 PM, 8:15 PM, 9:00 PM, and 9:45 PM).
The performance will highlight the artistic excellence of the area and the creativity of the students of the Theater Scenography program at the Teatro Alla Scala in Milan, which has initiated a collaboration with the ITS Tam program in Biella.
- On April 17th and 18th, the “Giro d’Impresa” will take place, a comprehensive program of guided tours of local companies, museums, and corporate archives, offering a first-hand look at the heart of local manufacturing. This event is also organized by the Unione Industriale Biellese.
For information on Made in Italy Week, visit www.comune.biella.it or follow @Cittadibiella on Facebook and Instagram.
