Venice is famous for its fashion design and textiles, however Arras Tessuti a Mano operates on a unique concept. It preserves the ancient textile art of the region as well as works for a social cause. Here, disabled people weave each fabric by hand and produce high-quality materials that are then crafted into products and marketed to the public. Thus it increases the confidence of those with disabilities and enriches their lives. At the same time, customers can shop for shawls, coats, sweaters and scarves that exhibit vivid hues and are rich in patterns. Using ancient and proven techniques of weaving, this shop produces beautiful dresses, bags, multi-colored stoles and thick overcoats in dazzling colors like dark pink, red and blazing orange. It also creates customized patterns according to the wishes of the client.
Esta cristalería histórica siempre ha producido piezas notables y extremadamente exclusivas. Jarrones de diversas formas y tamaños adquieren colores mágicos y transparencias únicas, en un sinfín de estilos. Las distintas colaboraciones con una gran variedad de artistas y diseñadores modernos, como Ettore Sottsass, ha garantizado que las piezas no pierdan su estilo moderno. En la actualida, Venini crea jarrones, copas y candelabros que se exportan a todo el mundo. Si deciden decorar su hogar con piezas de Venini, le darán una dimensión increíble y un encanto particular a su hogar.
The Seguso family has been in the glassware business for five centuries. Archimede has taken the business in a new direction-using innovative techniques, colors and designs. Among Archimede Seguso's most interesting creations are those done in lattimo glass with a decorative watermark that resembles lace. He also makes Venetian chandeliers, vases and ornaments.
In the quiet Cannaregio district, Atelier Nicolao is one of the best costume rental places in town and is perfect for choosing a Carnival get-up. The Atelier staff devotes a lot of time to the study of period costumes and great care in the choice of fabrics. All costumes are handmade. They can provide costumes of all eras and styles in different sizes. If you find historical costumes boring, they also have a choice of fantasy costumes, including a flowery meadow jacket. One of their costumes, decorated with Murano glass beads, is kept in the collections of the New York Costume Institute of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Ca' Macana, una de los estudios más importantes de toda Venice, ofrece máscaras de todo tipo. Aquí se produce una amplia gama de máscaras, y algunas de las favoritas son la Pulcinella, el Bauta, el Médico de la Plaga y los antifaces coloridos. Muchos de los diseños salieron de los cuadros de Tiepolo. En el taller, que se encuentra cerca del estudio, el propietario organiza cursos especiales en los que explica la técnica y la teoría para la creación de máscaras y enseña a hacer decoraciones con papel maché. Ca' Macana también ofrece conferencias cortas sobre la historia del Carnaval y la importancia de las máscaras en la vida cultural de la ciudad.
This drugstore opened its doors in 1919. It is just a few steps off the Museo dell' Accademia. Almost everywhere in Italy, old-fashioned grocery stores have been declining in numbers, but at Poggi’s you still can find at least two dozen different virgin honeys (including the golden Dandelion one and the rare bitter Mediterranean Strawberry Tree honey). Poggi offers a huge choice of selected sweet treats: chocolate, biscuits, candies, and pastilles. They also sell wines and a good range of liqueurs including several brands of the green 72° absinthe. - Maria Frullini