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Dorsoduro : Shops

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Paola Carraro transforms paintings by modern masters Klee, Magritte and others into hand-knitted sweaters and dresses. Commissions are taken so you can wear your favourite painting.
2. Bac Art Studio

Attractive and affordable etchings and prints of Venice by artists Baruffaldi and Cadore. Buy them framed if desired.
3. Totem-Il Canale Gallery

Bulky ancient beads, made with vitreous paste and once traded in Africa, are now precious antiques. Contemporary African wood artworks as well.
4. Signor Blum

Detailed jigsaw models of Gothic palaces, flanked by wall panels and painted toy figures all individually handmade by this co-operative of female artisans.
5. Danilo Mazzon

Everyone’s Christmas tree needs one of the joyous gilded cherubs lovingly crafted by wood-carver and painter Danilo. He also makes picture frames and furniture.
6. Laboratorio Fustat

Stunning ceramics made on the spot by talented Cinzia, who also runs pottery courses here.
7. Ca’ Macana

Mask-makers extraordinaire, with life-size unicorns, pointy jester heads with bells and the full Carnival range.
8. Billa Supermarket

Open seven days a week with freshly baked bread, great cheese and salami counter, wine, fruit and vegetables.
9. Il Mondo in Miniatura

Miniatures of Venice’s palaces and bridges modelled by the craftsman who has produced a 6 x 4m (20 x 13 ft) model of the entire city.
10. Arras

Original hand-woven fabrics, garments and bags in beautiful colours.