Lanificio Leo, dating back to 1873, is Calabria’s oldest textile factory. It is located in the mountain town Soveria Mannella, 800 metres above sea-level and home to only 3206 inhabitants. Emilio Leo resurrected the factory after it had already begun to fall into ruin, creating a company and museum. Today, 10 people work there, including Emilio and his family, and six artisans that know the ancient craft of wool working well. The historic structure is immersed in woods, and houses 20 monumental machines, including a textile mill, wool carder, jacquard looms, and even a spindle and wheel. Their recent collection of woolen blankets, embroidered with a jacquard, abstract version of a lamb, demonstrates the ideal link between the company’s natural surroundings and textile techniques. The limited edition sheep’s wool throws celebrate the collaboration between Lanificio Leo and Studio Charlie, proof of the value that comes from mixing innovative design with traditional artisan knowledge.