The Precious Version Of Palio Di Siena
Seventeen unique pieces, like the Tuscan city's contrade. A creative tribute by Diego Percossi Papi
2nd July and 16th August, dates that, for every lover of ancient traditions and horse-racing mean only one thing: Palio di Siena. For the second 'episode' of this permanent double annual event, on-going since 1633, VO+ is dedicating a tribute to this evocative historical-artistic race which involves the creative inspiration of Diego Percossi Papi. The Roman master goldsmith of Tuscan descent, has, in fact, transformed the symbols of the 17 contrade (city wards) into extraordinary precious creations. The idea sprang from the deep interest that Percossi Papi fosters for history, studied and elaborated through a meticulous work that unites modern and ancient processing techniques. A marvelous encounter where gold, lacquers and gems are transformed into objects that become precious both in terms of the materials of which they are made and the symbolic meaning that represents the strength of the contrada.