Modigliani Bevilacqua Grid
In the Santa Croce quarter of Venice, behind an unremarkable wooden door, eighteen wooden looms built in the 1700s are still in daily operation. They belong to Tessitura Luigi Bevilacqua, one of the last hand-loom weaving workshops left in Europe, and the fabric they produce graces the upper of the Modigliani Bevilacqua Grid Friulane. This special edition unites two Venetian institutions — Piedaterre, handcrafting slippers at the Rialto Bridge since 1952, and Bevilacqua, weaving on original 18th-century looms for over three centuries — in a shoe where every thread has been placed by a human hand, twice over: once on the loom, once on the workbench.
The upper features Bevilacqua's grid-pattern fabric, composed of 60% silk and 40% cotton, woven on those same wooden looms at a pace of roughly thirty centimeters per day. The geometric grid emerges from the intersection of warp and weft with a precision that digital looms can imitate in outline but never in character — the slight irregularities of hand-woven cloth are not imperfections but autographs, proof that a human being guided every pass of the shuttle. The Modigliani's rounded toe and softly curved neckline allow the grid to drape across the shoe's form with the unhurried composure the pattern demands. Coordinating grosgrain ribbon borders each edge, and a Venetian glass pearl, individually hand-sewn to the outer side, introduces Murano glass into a composition already dense with lagoon artistry. A cotton lining inside keeps the interior smooth and breathable.
These looms — some of them older than the United States — cannot be rushed. They set the tempo, and every craft downstream must respect it. Piedaterre's artisans receive the Bevilacqua fabric knowing that what they hold was produced in quantities too limited for error and too precious for haste. Each pair is constructed without glue, stitched entirely by hand within Italy, the grid-patterned upper joined to the sole with a method inherited from the Friulane tradition. The fabric's weave must be aligned across every seam so that no grid line breaks or drifts — a demand that only manual construction can satisfy, and one that transforms assembly into a continuation of the craft that began on Bevilacqua's centuries-old looms.
The Modigliani Bevilacqua Grid belongs to those who seek footwear that is also a piece of Venetian material culture — a slipper woven and stitched within the same city, across workshops separated by a short walk and united by five centuries of shared purpose. A sole with responsive cushioning at the heel delivers support from morning through evening, whether the occasion is a museum opening, a private dinner, or the quiet satisfaction of wearing something irreplaceable on an ordinary day. Discover the companion Bevilacqua Stripes for a different hand-loomed motif, or explore the open-heel version in the Dandy Bevilacqua Grid. The Modigliani's silhouette is sculpted close to the foot; for the most comfortable wear, size up by one. Half sizes should choose the next whole size.
Available in 5 colors. Sizes 35-48.
- To initiate a return or exchange, simply write to info@piedaterrevenezia.com with your order number. If the item meets the requirements, we will process a full refund or exchange with the desired product.
- To be accepted, the item must be in the same condition as received: unworn, unused, and in the original Piedàterre packaging. Proof of purchase is required.
- Our team is available for any questions about the return process.
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- All orders leave our warehouse in Italy within 48 hours (excluding weekends and holidays).
- Shipments are made via express courier, with order status notifications.
- Costs: Free shipping in Europe for orders over €300.
- Non-EU: Any customs duties are the customer's responsibility
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Venetian craftsmanship passed down through generations. Products handmade by expert artisans.
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Every detail is designed to offer you comfort and quality, so you can walk with lightness.
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Every product is born from responsible craftsmanship and carefully selected materials that respect the environment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, the fit of Piedàterre Friulane varies by model. The Dandy, Mary Jane (adult version), and Brodsky models have a smaller fit: we recommend choosing
one size up from your usual size.
The Modigliani and Wilde models, on the other hand, tend to have a more regular fit.
For any questions, you can check the size guide or contact our customer service at info@piedaterrevenezia.com.
Piedàterre velvet Friulane require simple maintenance to preserve their beauty over time:
Daily cleaning: gently brush with a velvet brush following the grain in circular motions.
Light stains: dab with a damp cloth without rubbing. Allow to air dry, away from direct heat sources.
Storage: store the Friulane in a dry place. Avoid compressing the velvet to prevent crushing the fibers.
Being entirely handmade artisan footwear, careful maintenance ensures long-lasting wear.
For other fabrics such as silk or wool, we recommend contacting our customer service.
Yes, slight differences in shade between the color displayed on screen and the actual product color are possible. This depends on several factors: monitor calibration, the lighting conditions in which the photo was taken and viewed, and the artisanal nature of the velvet dyeing process, which can produce minor variations between batches.
Some colors, such as Azure, are particularly sensitive to these perception differences. We constantly strive to make our photographs as accurate as possible.
If you would like color confirmation before purchasing, please do not hesitate to contact us or visit our shops in Venice, where you can see and touch the materials in person.
Yes, Piedàterre offers the possibility of size exchange for both online and in-store purchases.
To request a size exchange, contact our customer service with your order number and desired new size.
