VOICED : Foreigners flock to Florence to learn

In a small workshop, students from various backgrounds, including Bukola from Nigeria, are learning the art of shoe making at the Reachi Academy. The course, led by master cobbler Angelo Imperatritsa, highlights the challenges faced by artisans due to Italian bureaucracy. Despite these challenges, students like Mashiane, who left a television job in Singapore, are eager to start their own shoe brands. The course aims to equip students with skills to overcome industry difficulties and succeed in the leather industry.

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