bottega

[boh-tey-guh, buh-, bawt-te-gah]

noun

plural

bottegas, botteghe 

1. the studio of a master artist, in which lesser artists, apprentices, or students learn by participating in the work.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bottega¹

1895–1900; < Italian: literally, shop < Latin apothēca; apothecary

Example Sentences

L.A. stylist Marquise Miller wore intrecciato Bottega Veneta sunglasses to shield himself from the beating sun.

From Los Angeles Times

In honor of the iconic Intrecciato weave’s 50th anniversary, luxury fashion house Bottega Veneta is spotlighting its leather woven bags.

From Los Angeles Times

The 25,000-square-foot shopping center and its 42 businesses — which include a Chanel, Saint Laurent and Bottega Veneta — remained largely unscathed in the fire, suffering mostly from smoke damage.

From Los Angeles Times

If I’m at Bottega Louie, I’m going to have their portobello fries.

From Los Angeles Times

Bottega Veneta knows a thing or two about bags.

From Los Angeles Times

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