This place...how can I begin to tell you...since the mid 1990's I've bought great cross stitching…read morefabric and DMC threads...all kinds of towels for cross stitching from them... When I lived in Florence, I did not have a sewing machine with me...so they graciously offered to hem everything for me! When I went back to visit years later, telling them how I cannot find some of the fabrics they carry in the US. They offered to ship my orders! This, I have to say is love...love of handmade goods...recognizing my love of good fabrics...they are just amazing.

I found this place after a friend told to me to buy a gift there. What I found was sleepwear of…read moreextreme quality and beauty. I went to their laboratory in Florence city center and I totally recommend it if you are looking for traditional italian couture nightgowns

From the owner: Flora Lastraioli firm manufactures lingerie with particular care to individual, luxury handcrafted…read moreproducts and has dressed royalty and well healed women worldwide for 150 years. The house's trademark is the application of delicate embroidery to their garments an ancient family passion.

I was thrilled to find just what I needed and more! Comfort and style! Friendly employees as well…read more Grazie mille.

Worst shopping experience in our whole Italy trip. Store doesn't honor refunds even though it…read moreclearly states so on the receipt!! Purchased a few items and went back to the same store in less than an hour to return what didn't Work for me. The store associate was decent when we first made the purchase but when we came back for the return she became very hostile, rude and dismissive. Saying no return accepted only exchange. We pointed out that the receipt states we can get a refund within a 30 day window. She then acted like she didn't know English when she was communicating Just Fine before and just kept telling us no. They kept our original receipt as well without us knowing- they made us leave our shopping bag with the returned items and the original receipt up front while we were forced to get the items in "exchange", during that time they removed the original receipt without us knowing until we got home and noticed! Unbelievably unprofessional and scums.

The products and overall selection are exquisite. I've had my purchases for 20 years now and…read morethey're in fantastic shape.

I almost missed my train to Rome shopping at Taf Ricami. I'd passed by the store a few times during…read moremy two days in Florence and the display of children's clothes never failed to catch my eye. We were on our way back to our hotel to grab a cab to the train station when I decided I had to take a closer look. My husband went ahead, a good decision, and I did my best to keep this side quest as short as possible. Unfortunately, the clothes were even more beautiful than I'd imagined. I could have spent another hour (and many more euros) if I'd had the time to spare. I didn't know anything about Taf Ricami when I walked in, but I've since learned that it's a hand embroidery shop that's been in the same spot since 1954. It's not a brand, as I'd assumed, but a single store, selling linens and children's clothing, all of it handmade. The kids' clothes were on the second level, and I got to work there with the help of a very nice woman who more or less brought me everything they had in my sons' sizes. I loved every item she showed me. Classic, handsome pants and shirts and sweaters of unmistakeable quality. I bought a matching set of rust-colored corduroy pants, blue oxford shirts, and green knit sweaters, picking those particular items because they were in stock in both sizes. I honestly would have been happy with any of the designs I saw. I also bought a gorgeous dress for my niece, green velvet with a girly ribbon and sweet embroidered details. A dress to make me ache for the daughter I'll never have. The clothes were expensive, but downright reasonable for the level of craftsmanship. I got my tax back too, which amounted to a non-negligible discount. Taf Ricami is the kind of shop I always hope to find when I travel, a local place selling quality goods that I can't buy at home. The boys have already worn their new outfits twice, once for a family photo shoot and once to meet Santa. They're easily the nicest clothes in their closets, and I almost regret not buying up the store.

Incredible service and beautiful selection of handmade children's clothing as well as linens!! They…read morewait on you based on what you're looking for! I wish I could have this shop where I live because it's THAT great!

They mishandled the refund process. It took them almost two months to return the money, and I had…read moreto beg them for it, even though they received the package a month ago. Can you imagine that?

Excellent selection of OK quality merchandise. Great if you need some thing in a pinch by no means…read moreis this a high-quality shopping experience or product however.... The customer service is excellent and so is the selection for intimate apparel/swimsuits that you might need an a pinch for example, on vacation.!

From the owner: Selected Italian Linenread more