Italy, Genoa

The designation Italy, Genoa refers to the active center of textile production based in Genoa, operational across the extensive period spanning 1601 through 1775. This attribution covers a period of significant growth for decorative and applied arts within the region, encompassing both the Baroque and Rococo eras. The documented output consists entirely of fabric works, demonstrating the high demand for luxurious, museum-quality textiles used in furnishings and interior decoration throughout the 17th and 18th centuries.

Five examples of textile design attributed to this Genoese center are represented in museum collections, establishing the historical and technical importance of the workshop tradition. These works are preserved in the permanent collection of the Art Institute of Chicago. Noteworthy pieces include the decorative Fragment (Border), the installation grouping Five Borders, and three functional panels: Panel, another Panel, and the substantial Panel (Formerly Used as a Wallcovering). Due to the historical age of these items, their designs often reside in the public domain, making the intricate patterns accessible for reproduction as high-quality prints.