Come Home with Impressive Glass
March 17, 2013If you’re looking to bring home something traditionall Venetian and truly luxurious, then why not take a look at the chandeliers on offer? If you can get them home safe, then it’s worth a look! Orovetro Murano can offer some of the most beautiful glass chandeliers, and they don’t all…
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Pick up Venetian Fashion Tips
March 11, 2013Venice is far from unfashionable. In fact, there are plenty of places to shop where you can pick up innovative clothes and styles. Gloria Astolfo should not be missed when you’re in the area. This fashion store offers clothing based around classic Venetian painting, giving you clothes that you’ll find…
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Handmade Art and Printing at Bottega del Tintoretto
March 5, 2013Bottega del Tintoretto is a pretty unique little shop in Venice. Writers come from all over to the store to see their own work set and bound in limited editions. The shop offers binding and printing in their own handmade paper, and intricate, exquisite designs. The shop uses antique print…
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Go Shoe Shopping in Venice
March 4, 2013Just because you’re in Venice doesn’t mean you should turn up the chance to do just a little bit more shoe shopping. The difference here though is that the shoes you’ll find, you won’t find back in the stores at home! The Giovanna Zanella shoe shop in Venice is linked…
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Beautiful, Traditional Lace at Emilia
Venice is known for producing some of the finest and most beautiful lace in the world, and Emilia is your chance to get yourself your own bit of history. The island of Burano has been making lace for over 600 years. Despite this, there are many shops in the area…
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Venetian Mosaics at Orsoni
Another tradition and proud product of Venice is their mosaics. The Orsoni shop is a family-owned company that has produced colored glass mosaic tiles (otherwise known as tesserae by the locals) since 1888. Amazingly, the shop is still there and so is the family. The shop can offer you the…
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Pick Up Venetian Masks in Mondonovo
Venice is not just famous for being surrounded by water, but also for its many traditions and cultural institutions. Venetian masks are popular amongst tourists, and Mondonovo is a great place to visit if you’re looking for a souvenir or a gift. Perhaps the popularity of Venetian masks and mask…
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