DK Travel : Naples & the Amalfi Coast : The Islands, Sorrento and the South : Shopping

Capriccio, Ravello

A tiny, cave-like shop that specializes in contemporary ceramic art.
Ceramiche d’Arte, Ravello

This workshop is the place to come for gorgeous ceramics decorated with traditional designs.
Ceramiche Solimene, Vietri sul Mare

Home to the world-famous Vietri dinnerware, where the bird design is used on plates, pitchers, sugar bowls – you name it.
Corallium, Anacapri

A coral and cameo factory in Torre del Greco. The selection is extraordinary, created with both silver and gold, and prices are excellent. A certificate of guarantee comes with every purchase.
Criscuolo, Amalfi

Here you’ll find a little bit of everything, all of it head and shoulders above the usual tourist trinkets. Coral necklaces with silver baubles and lapis lazuli or turquoise are particularly appealing.
La Galleria dell’Arte, Anacapri

Some of the best ceramics on the island. Designs tend to evoke the natural hues of the setting – azure, gold, green – usually with flowers and vines or other florid vegetation. Anything can be designed to your specifications and you can watch the artists at work.
Limonoro, Sorrento

One of the top souvenirs from the area is limoncello , the signature lemon liqueur. This is a good place to see it being made, after which you’ll know why it packs such a punch – it’s basically pure alcohol with flavouring.
L’Arco Antico, Amalfi

L’Artico Antico helps keep Amalfi’s tradition of handmade paper products alive.
Salvatore Gargiulo, Sorrento

Examples of Sorrentine intarsia (marquetry) are to be seen all over town, but this workshop turns out top-quality products at reasonable prices. The best items are the music boxes.
Sandalmakers, Capri

Cobblers jollier than these would be hard to find. Stop by to pick out designs you like and within a few hours – unless you choose something extra fancy – you’ll have your very own hand-tooled, made-to-measure sandals.