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1. 869
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.
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2. Bac Art Studio
Attractive and affordable etchings and prints of Venice by artists Baruffaldi and Cadore. Buy them framed if desired.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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6. Laboratorio Fustat
Stunning ceramics made on the spot by talented Cinzia, who also runs pottery courses here.
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7. Ca’ Macana
Mask-makers extraordinaire, with life-size unicorns, pointy jester heads with bells and the full Carnival range.
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8. Billa Supermarket
Open seven days a week with freshly baked bread, great cheese and salami counter, wine, fruit and vegetables.
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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.
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10. Arras
Original hand-woven fabrics, garments and bags in beautiful colours.
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