Kirstie Mathieson hails from northeast Scotland and has lived in the Tuscan countryside for 12 years with her husband and three children. A potter and three-year member of "Il Pagliaio" market, she crafts ceramics for everyday use.
Artist collective Intreccio Creativo takes part in the Palace Women – Oltrarno and Beyond project.
Being spoilt for choice, many modern shoppers have abandoned the habit of eating local, seasonal food. Monthly Greve in Chianti market Il Pagliaio is an organic antidote to the pitfalls ...