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The de Simone family has been producing high-quality hand-painted ceramics for generations, with designs illustrating jolly Sicilian farmers and fishermen.
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Hand-painted carretini , traditional Sicilian miniature carts, are sold here along with beautifully crafted papier-mâché figures and fruit.
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Plenty of speciality items in a small space: cold cuts and cheese; wine; olive oil; marmalade; tuna and more.
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Some of the best shopping in Palermo happens at the three daily food markets and the antique/flea market (see Top 10 Markets).
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Outlets of Italy’s two main department stores are located across the street from one another. Rinascente has a more up-market image, but both have good selections of Italian clothing and particularly good houseware departments.
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The studio of Roberto Intorre, Tano Chiavetta and Toni Bonura, three artists working in metal. Playful jewellery, candle holders and wall hangings.
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Visit the showrooms of La Coppola, where the beret is given new life, and Ippobosco for miniatures of Sicilian homes. Other artisan and designer shops with funky lamps and ceramics are located here and along parallel Via dell’Orologio.
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Up-scale Italian chains line the boulevard between the Teatro Politeama and Piazza Crispi: try Frette for linens, Furla for leather goods, Pollini for shoes, Richard Ginori for house-wares, and Max Mara for women’s fashions.
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Just off via della Libertàfind chic boutiques such as Visiona, (Nos. 11–13) with ultra modern fashion, and Geneviève Lethu, (No. 7a) with French house-wares. Stop in at the equally chic Il Baretto (No. 43) for an aperitivo or a bite to eat.
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For four generations the Argento family has been practising the art of puppetry. They make traditional puppets in the Palermitan style for sale and for use in their nearby theatre.
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