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Arcobaleno
The name of this store means “rainbow” in Italian, and indeed, the items that pull you into this colorful universe are supplies for budding painters, including a wonderful wall of large glass jars containing pigments that would have made Titian,...
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Danghyra
The glazed contemporary ceramics on sale at Danghyra (the nickname of the Lithuanian-born designer) are lined with a 24-karat gold glaze, giving each item a little bling. The espresso cups available in a dozen Venetian-inspired colors make for the perfect...
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Fabio Gatto
A favorite boutique of stylish locals, Fabio Gatto carries many Italian labels as well as its own leather goods.
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Linea d’Acqua
A booklover’s paradise, Linea d’Acqua is the city’s finest antique bookshop with leather-bound editions as well as exquisite engravings and maps.
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Orsoni
The largest of Italy’s last three mosaic foundries, Orsoni was founded in 1888 and makes all of its glass tiles the old-fashioned way. Down a small lane in the ghetto district is a collection of buildings that house the ovens,...
Venice

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With globalization’s rise, the demand for hand-made goods has virtually disappeared, and sadly, the Venetian traditions are dying out. The majority of shops you will pass now are either well-known international brands or shops selling poorly made souvenirs. However, the special finds remain those made by artisans who have devoted years to their craft—whether they sell cheese and chocolates, exquisite hand-blown glass or fashion and fabrics made the old-fashioned way. Seek them out.