Top 10 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.
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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.
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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.
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4. Rivoaltus
Beautiful hand-bound diaries and address books can be purchased from this tiny shop right on the Rialto bridge.
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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.
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6. La Pedrera
Handmade beads, photo frames and Murano glass creations.
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7. Sabbie e Nebbie
Tasteful boutique of pottery, candles and oddities from Japan and Italy.
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8. Attombri
In an old covered passageway long home to the Rialto Market goldsmiths is a young designer who makes limited-edition necklaces.
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9. Hibiscus
A mix of Indian silk jackets, platters from Morocco and ceramic bowls by a Veneto artisan.
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10. La Margherita Ceramica
Egg cups, teapots and platters are some of the delightful hand-‑turned objects available here.
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