The Bookbindery
Maria's Historical Home
Palazzo Marigliano
By M’s workshop is housed in the finest Neapolitan bookbindery located in Palazzo
Marigliano, Maria’s historical family home.
Palazzo Marigliano, a stunning Renaissance palace, was built in the early 16th century
(1512) in the historic heart of Naples, on the ancient Via San Biagio dei Librai – which is
Italian for “The Street of Book Sellers"
History dating back to the
16th Century
Designed by Giovanni Francesco Mormando, Palazzo Marigliano is a renaissance architectural gem
that exhibits an elegant facade, a beautiful courtyard with a double-ramp staircase, and
intriguing historical details.
Originally commissioned by Bartolomeo di Capua, Prince of Riccia, the palace has witnessed centuries of Neapolitan history. It has been the home of noble families and Queens and its walls hold the secrets of the 1701 Macchia conspiracy.
The Dukes Marigliano Caracciolo have lived in it for the last two centuries. Maria inspiration is very much related to her family home.
The City
of Naples
The city of Naples has a very long tradition in bookbinding. In the 17th century, the
town’s flourishing intellectual circles attracted book merchants from all over Europe.
a Renaissance Recognized
Historical Monument
The Palazzo is a national historical monument, recognized as the best sample of
Renaissance architecture in Naples. It is a testament to Naples' rich history and provides
an unmissable experience and journey through time for history lovers and architecture
enthusiasts. You can read more about it on Wikipedia here.
Transition in time
By M. Bookbindery
Today, the Palazzo Capua Marigliano is the bookbindery where all the exquisite By M.
collection of clutches are minutely handcrafted by our Italian team of artisans, using the
original, 16th century techniques of bookbinding, leather colouring, stamping and restoration.
Read more about the art of book-binding here.
