ART, CRAFT & DESIGN SHOPS

      Entrance of the Piedaterre Friulane Shoe Shop in Venice, Italy

      Piedaterre Friulane Shoes Shop

       900 600 Venezia Autentica | Discover and Support the Authentic Venice

      A century old tradition and techniques, upcycling, hand crafting and comfort are at the base of the authentic Friulane shoes, the ultimate Venetian shoes, still crafted in the respect of the tradition by “Piedaterre” in Venice.

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      Main window and entrance of Gallery Schola San Zaccaria di Gianfranco Missiaja in Venice, Italy

      Gallery Schola San Zaccaria

       900 600 Venezia Autentica | Discover and Support the Authentic Venice

      If you are attracted by the colours and shapes of the Comedia dell’arte, or Carnival, if you’re looking for a representation of Venice, the art gallery of Gianfranco is a must visit

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      Set of hand crafted porcelain cups and hand made paintings at Chimera by Rigoni Ilaria Agesicora in Venice, Italy

      Chimera by Rigoni Ilaria Agesicora

       900 600 Venezia Autentica | Discover and Support the Authentic Venice

      The elegant soothing hand-made ceramic and print creations of Ilaria take you to her colorful and feminine universe

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      Hand crafted bags at Magoga Venezia in Venice, Italy. These unique bags are made with damaged sails, offering great resistance and strenght.

      Magoga

       900 600 Venezia Autentica | Discover and Support the Authentic Venice

      Created by two young Venetians Magoga sells hand crafted bags which are eco-responsible while being handy fashion accessories

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      The only way to make everlasting paintings is by making use of colours created with high quality pigments.

      Arcobaleno Pigmenti

       600 400 Venezia Autentica | Discover and Support the Authentic Venice

      The only way to make everlasting paintings (yes, think big!) is to make use of high-quality pigments that will give a totally different vibe to your works. Making use of pigments just like all the greatest artists have been doing for thousands of years, will guarantee you to preserve for centuries the tone and the shades of the colors just like you selected them.

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      Goldoni bookstore in Venice, in the district of saint mark.

      Libreria Goldoni

       600 400 Venezia Autentica | Discover and Support the Authentic Venice

      This book shop is on two levels: on the ground floor you’ll find international books about Venice, guides, and best sellers; on the first floor it is possible to find classics and academic books, as well as books for children.

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      Libreria Toletta in Venice, in the district of Dorsoduro, selling books by weight

      Libreria Toletta

       600 400 Venezia Autentica | Discover and Support the Authentic Venice

      The “Libreria Toletta” book shop was founded in 1933 and is the oldest book shop in Venice. Along with new publications and best sellers, the “Toletta” offers thousands of classics from the most known and appreciated Italian publishing houses. Besides the great offer of Italian books and academic books targeting the university students of the area, this book store also offers a selection of English books, guides, and best sellers.

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      Entrance of the MarcoPolo book shop in Venice in the district of Dorsoduro

      Libreria MarcoPolo

       900 600 Venezia Autentica | Discover and Support the Authentic Venice

      There are two Marco Polo book shops: one which offers a great variety of independent publications, the other the widest collection of English/American books in town

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      Libreria Acqua Alta in the district of Castello in Venice

      Libreria Acqua Alta

       600 400 Venezia Autentica | Discover and Support the Authentic Venice

      Located in Calle Lunga Santa Maria Formosa, in the district of Castello, the “Libreria Acqua Alta” will stun you for its incredibly creative book shelves: books are stored and on display on gondolas, canoes, and bathtubs! Furthermore, books are even turned into furniture and architecture themselves!

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      Martina Vidal's atelier entrance in Burano, Venice. Finest burano lace hand crafted by the expert hands of those few who still master the techniques

      Martina Vidal Venezia

       780 520 Venezia Autentica | Discover and Support the Authentic Venice

      Martina Vidal’s atelier, in the Palazzo dei Pittori in Burano, offers the finest table cloths, table covers, centerpieces, collars, linen, handkerchiefs, fans, wedding veils made in Burano lace

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