DK Travel : Venice : San Polo and Santa Croce : Craft Shops

San Polo and Santa Croce : Craft Shops

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1. Gilberto Penzo

A visit to this workshop with beautiful wooden models of traditional Venetian boats is a real treat. Many craft come in DIY kit form.
2. Mazzon le Borse

For 50 years Papa Piero has been personally making beautiful leather bags that last a lifetime. Luckily his daughter Marta is taking over the reins.
3. Tragicomica

The result of 20 years of creating elaborate papier-mâché and leather masks and brocade costumes for Carnival as well as theatrical productions can be appreciated in this spectacular craft shop where the staff explain the significance of pieces.
4. Rivoaltus

Beautiful hand-bound diaries and address books can be purchased from this tiny shop right on the Rialto bridge.
5. Michele Cicogna

Looking for a Blackamoor lampstand, gilded cherub or a dresser adorned with Canaletto-style scenes? This vast showroom akin to a museum is the workshop of a skilled restorer.
6. La Pedrera

Handmade beads, photo frames and Murano glass creations.
7. Sabbie e Nebbie

Tasteful boutique of pottery, candles and oddities from Japan and Italy.
8. Attombri

In an old covered passageway long home to the Rialto Market goldsmiths is a young designer who makes limited-edition necklaces.
9. Hibiscus

A mix of Indian silk jackets, platters from Morocco and ceramic bowls by a Veneto artisan.
10. La Margherita Ceramica

Egg cups, teapots and platters are some of the delightful hand-‑turned objects available here.