Cardini carries an inspiring legacy that takes its roots back to Cardinville, a small traditional town in Italy. It was in the year 1952 when an imaginative and innovative, Antonio Cardini, started crafting miniature models as a hobby. His unique craftsmanship started drawing attention and collectors' interest, which prompted him to take his hobby to the next level and establish Cardini as a brand. From working out of a small store in Cardinville, Cardini has since grown into an internationally admired brand. An interesting fact about Cardini is that Antonio used to meticulously paint each of his creations by hand, a tradition that Cardini still upholds, setting them apart in a world of automated production.