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If you have an interest for craftsmanship, traditional bookbinding, and traditional printing, or if you’re looking for a handmade and original memory of Venice to bring back home, make sure to take a look at this beautiful workshop

What are the secrets that led this traditional wine bar to be so appreciated by Venetians, in an area that offers plenty of choices? Well, it just ticks all the boxes of what locals look for in an authentic local wine bar!

All products at “Barchette di carta” are hand-made and are the result of Maria passion for illustrations and crafting, and her love for children and Venice.

Classic Panama hats, high-end fashion hats or gondolier hats, Giuliana Longo’s choices have all something in common: they are all hand-made with great quality natural fabrics.

The Gondola Knife, created by Coltelleria Lena, is a unique craft with beautiful hand-made handles and a sharp blade that mimics the legendary front ornament of the gondola

Arzanart, is an artistic workshop that has on display several kinds of different marble paper sheets made by Isabella, that are so beautiful they can just be framed and hanged on a wall!

El Magazen not only offers mainly Venetian food, with delicious cichetti, fish, risotti and dishes of the Venetian tradition, it also focuses on “local” the furniture.

Paolo’s passion for strong and vivid colors influences all his handmade works, from frames to diaries, baskets, pencils, and bookmarks.

If you’re a Venice lover looking to decorate the walls of your home, or if you want to find a beautiful view of Venice to give a touch of color to your desk, make sure you check out this unique place!

If you’re curious to see how Murano Glass necklaces and bracelets created with passion, joy, and attention to detail look like, then Daouda’s workshop is a place that will satisfy your curiosity!

Ar Vetrarte, you can find truly unique and beautiful leaded glass crafts, all entirely handmade by Laura, one of the last two leaded glass artisans in Venice!

One of the upcycling crafts “Dream” offers are fancy bangs, rucksack, and wallets made out of the inner tube of tractors’ tyres. After its “natural” use, the innertube is collected, treated, and prepared to become a new design object, rather than becoming yet another non-recyclable waste in a landfill.

Franco Furlanetto is one of the 4 last Venetian oarlock makers and this, keeper of a several centuries old tradition that is key to the survival of the city and its unique lifestyle.

Whether with Venetian beads, Swarovski crystals, Murano pearls, or the combination of the three, every jewel is entirely thought, designed and hand-crafted by Ambra.

Leonardo handcrafts typical Venetian Carnival Masks and Commedia Dell’Arte masks with papier-mâché, as it is done since several hundreds years in Venice.

Since 1989, Fernando’s work is to free paper from being used only as a support and to use it instead also as a noble material to sculpt and carve art, to deliver precious messages, to wear or to decorate your house with.

Marina handcrafts entirely all her creations making use of excellent raw materials such as naturally tanned certified leather from Tuscany and Fabriano Artistico Paper, creating the premium supports for artists and book lovers to sketch, draw, and paint on.

Even if you’ve been seeing dozen and dozen artisanal masks shops over the years, you won’t have ever seen masks like those handcrafted by Sarah at the Rugadoro in the district of San Polo, in Venice.

Each of Stefano’s fine Murano glass piece is made entirely by him and is the result of years of expertise and an inborn sensitivity to colors, shapes, and color combinations.

Stepping into “Aura Design” is like stepping into the mind of Aura and Luigi and witness the power of their unstoppable creativity.

Located close to Campo San Giacomo dell’Orio in the district of Santa Croce in Venice, the “Trattoria al Ponte del Megio” ticks all the boxes for whoever is looking for the authentic Venetian experience.

A welcoming atmosphere and a beautiful ambient, delicious local cichetti and dishes of the Italian cuisine, and friendly and easy going staff are the ingredients that turned this recently opened bacaro into a favorite of the locals.

In her small laboratory close to the S.S. Giovanni e Paolo church, Nicoletta unleashes all her ability, creativity, and passion to create beautiful period costumes, Carnival costumes, and to produce her favorite garments: corsets!

The use of Venetian glass tiles as well as of different materials and different mosaic tiles, couples with the young couple’s creativity and expertise gives birth to unique pieces which range from classic themes to modern stylized works which stand out for their uniqueness and beauty.

If you desire to discover the flavours of the Venetian cuisine and taste the fresh ingredients from the Venetian Lagoon, while being welcomed by exceptionally nice and friendly staff, the “Ostaria Boccadoro” is the gourmet restaurant you should be looking for.

If you desire to have a wonderful and unique hand crafted book, in which to collect your thoughts or a frame created with an exquisite fabric to hold your favorite picture, ask Adriano and he will craft just what you were looking for.

If you want beautiful, custom crafted frames for your important memories and your favorite paintings,  Cornici Trevisanello will be able to meet all your desires.

If you’re looking for authentic contemporary Murano glass beads earrings and bracelets, or if you desire to purchase necklaces made of ancient Venetian beads with beautiful color combinations, “Sculture da Indossare” has what you are looking for.

From abstract paintings and stylized gondolas to realistic paintings of Venetian landmarks, Monica’s works all have Venice at their core and are a perfect gift or memory for all those people who have Venice in their hearts.

Stefano and Ferruccio, carefully select fine Murano glass beads necklaces from renown Venetian producers, or pick their favorite beads and pearls and combine them in multiple ways, creating many different original styles.

Halfway between the famous landmarks Chiesa di Santa Maria della Salute and Accademia Bridge, Saverio’s workshop represents the red thread that connects the ancient times of the Serenissima to the modern Venice… you should not miss it!

PerlaMadreDesign is the right place for everyone who’s looking for unique, modern and sleek jewels, created with the quality that the ancient Venetian techniques guarantee.

Every mirror at Canestrelli’s is a unique piece, which Stefano designs and creates entirely by hand in his workshop, carving and decorating the frames with the traditional “guazzo” gilding technique developed in the XIV Century, and finally silvering entirely by hand the convex mirror.

Monica’s great passion and knowledge of antique Venetian jewelry, her extreme care in hand picking, one by one, every single microbead, and her desire for perfection create unique pieces of jewelry that seem to descend from ancient times.

The wide price range, which starts as low as 30 euros and can increase up to a few thousand euros depending on the complexity of the work and the value of the metals and the stones, makes it possible for all to get an authentic and high-quality craft, entirely hand made in Venice!

Since 29 years passers-by are captured by the beauty of the Murano Glass pieces on display in Giorgio’s shop, and by Giorgio’s ability with the torch flame.

Located in the district of Cannaregio in Venice, “Miani” offers beautiful handmade Murano glass beads, jewels and mosaics created by the two Miani siblings Elena and Nicola.

The “Signor Blum” workshop was founded in the Dorsoduro district in Venice in 1978 and offers hand crafted artisanal wooden toys, as well as hand-made wooden decorations.

From notebooks to papers, to prints, every creation at Ebrù is entirely handmade in Venice by Valese and shows the unique and fabulous touch of one of the greatest paper masters worldwide.

Raggio Veneziano, located in Campo Santo Stefano in the district of San Marco, offers unique artisanal hand made leather bags and leather products that combine tradition and innovation.

Since over 30 years, Toni’s leather bags and leather crafts are very well known and appreciated by the locals as well as by the tourists in Venice.

Atelier Marega in Venice crafts traditional masks and offers over 200 historical costumes for renting or buying, along with several accessories such as wigs, caps, and coats.

The contemporary and innovative pieces proposed show on one side the strong innovation and dynamism, while preserving, on the other hand, the authenticity of the offer and its bonds to Venice, its art, and its history.

In this beautiful workshop, you’ll be able to design the pair of shoes you always dreamed of. Choosing between shoes, boots, sandals, or moccasins, picking your favorite shade of bright red, pink, purple or orange, suggesting different materials for the making and the decorations will result in the pair of tailored shoes that you always dreamed of.

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

If you’re in the Cannaregio area, looking for great raw materials and you desire to support a Venetian family business, check out Marco&Nicolo’s stand and shop!

At Attombri an ancient Venetian tradition meets creativity and innovation, resulting in unique and outstanding design jewels entirely hand made.

Massimiliano’s torched glass compositions seem to be alive and moved by the strongest human passions, for an art that transmits emotions.

Murano glass beads specialists, Rialto 79 creates amazing Murano glass jewels with every kind of pearls, going from modern colorful ones to ancient and very rare ones.

Arianna’s artisanal prints create unique memories of Venice while making you discover ancient techniques dating back to the time of the Serenissima.

The combination of African style and Murano glass making expertise delivers pieces that are both wonderful and unique.

Carefully selected papers from all over the world are hand crafted by Stefania into unique lightweight jewels.

Youngest of the 5 keepers of a centuries old art, Piero’s traditional oars and oarlocks are key to the survival of Venetian Rowing in the future.

Last master in Venice of the ancient leaded glass technique, Marco’s artistic screen doors and jewels stand out for their beauty and uniqueness.

Even after 50 years of work and countless masks, Carlos crafts clearly show the love of this true master for his art.

Marina enriches even further some of her classical artisanal masks, with feathers, gems, and flowers for a very discrete and feminine look.

An explosion of colours, shapes and creativity, is what will welcome you once you will cross the door of this mask shop.

Specialised in the Commedia dell’Arte masks, Rzgar’s crafts boast fabulous venetian colours and beautiful decorations that benefit from his experience as a calligrapher.

The quality of Sergio’s production has made him a favourite of the movie industry and to exhibit all over the world

Decades of experience,a great attention for details and high quality materials are key factors for the artisanal making of these beautiful made in Italy leather bags.

Decades of experience, a great attention to details and high-quality materials are key factors for the artisanal making of these beautiful made in Italy leather bags.

The great experience and knowledge, the dedication and the excellent ingredients are some of the secrets that will give you the best pizza in town!

Young, artisanal, friendly and gooood: this is how gelaterie should be!

Homemade bread, good traditional cichetti, and a friendly service have gotten immediately the locals’ appreciation.

Exceptional quality raw materials, incredibly good Panini and Pizza, terrific artisanal beers

In our opinion, undoubtedly the best gelati we ever had!

The highest quality and the very good prices, make it a favorite of the people living in the district of Cannaregio.