“Did you ever imagine a time when Milan was filled with the sounds of ‘El Moleta’ sharpening knives?” Right here, in front of the Antichi Mestieri della Civiltà Contadina, we’re transported back to a Milan where life moved at a different pace. The Antichi Mestieri della Civiltà Contadina, meaning “Ancient Crafts of Rural Civilization,” offers a glimpse into the lives of everyday Milanese before the modern era. Imagine the rhythmic clang of the ‘Moleta’s’ tools as he made his rounds, his cart a familiar sight on the cobblestone streets. This craftsman, known elsewhere in Italy as the “arrotino” or knife sharpener, was a lifeline for the city’s households. But he wasn’t just a knife sharpener. He also repaired umbrellas and even gas stoves, his arrival heralded by the nostalgic cry, “Donne: è arrivato l’arrotino, l’ombrellaio!” (“Women: the knife grinder, the umbrella maker has arrived!”). The Antichi Mestieri della Civiltà Contadina allows us to appreciate these forgotten sounds and stories, reminding us of the ingenuity and resilience that built the Milan we know today.
Центральный дом работников искусств
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