Farmacia SS. Annunziata Fornai Pot Pourri

Potpourri made of petals and dried flowers soaked in essence. To be placed on a tray to decorate and scent rooms, or in small sachets to store in wardrobes and drawers. The apprentices walk through medieval Florence carrying a wooden board on their heads. On it rests bread covered by a cloth. The aroma of freshly baked sweets mixed with bread, candied fruit, cinnamon, and vanilla spreads through the city streets. Arte dei Fornai. The bakers’ guild included bakers, pastry chefs, and pasta makers. Bread was prepared at home and baked in the village oven. From the 11th-12th century, bread-making and baking became activities reserved for bakers. Recommended for: kitchen, living area, entrance.