Although Venice is not considered the capital of shopping in Italy, nevertheless, thanks to its rich heritage and numerous tourists, the industry of gifts, souvenirs and purchases is developed here quite thoroughly. Regardless of whether you plan to skimp seriously or just want to bring home some trinkets as a keepsake of the trip, shopping in Venice is able to satisfy the tourist for any purpose.
Venetian masks
Perhaps the most famous symbol of Venice is the carnival mask. Masks can be found everywhere - in souvenir shops and street ruins, in art galleries and special workshops. After all, the Venice Carnival is perhaps the most famous and “popular” in Europe.
The simplest and cheapest masks are made of clay or gypsum - they are very attractive and perfect as souvenirs. If you wish, you can paint a ceramic mask yourself - in many shops they offer sets for decorative painting.
The most simple and inexpensive masks are made of clay or plaster
Lighter and more elegant papier-mâché masks decorated with rhinestones and feathers are much more expensive. Papier-mâché products are quite fragile and delicate, which creates some difficulties during transportation.
Finally, the most expensive and unique masks, reminiscent of the one worn by the famous Giacomo Casanova, going on feats, are made of genuine leather. You can’t buy such a mask on the street or in a souvenir shop - you can find them only in art galleries or antique shops.
In addition to ordinary masks, store shelves are literally littered with baby masks from a variety of materials: magnets, brooches, hairpins, key chains, bottle caps - with such a variety, think about what to bring from Venice as souvenirs, do not have to.
Murano glass
As you know, the famous island of glassblowers Murano is territorially related to the Venetian lagoon, so every self-respecting tourist considers it his duty to bring some trinket from Murano glass from Venice.
Murano glass products are real works of art - amazingly beautiful, elegant, unique, they can be presented both as a souvenir and as an exclusive gift for any celebration.
Murano glass products are real works of art
Amazing glass products - utensils, chandeliers, vases, various decorations, figurines can be bought both in workshops on the island itself, where these unusual little things are blown directly in front of customers, and in numerous souvenir shops in Venice.
If you want to buy real Murano glass, be sure to pay attention to the brand on the product, in addition, the weight of Venetian glass is noticeably heavier than usual.
Buranian lace
Next to Venice is another, no less famous island - Burano, which at one time even entered our improvised TOP ideas What to see in Venice. In addition to the colorful houses that we mentioned in the article, Burano became famous thanks to the skill of its lace-makers.
Is it possible to resist this lace beauty?
Charming collars, gorgeous tablecloths and napkins, lace underwear and clothes - how can you resist this beauty?
Lacy items made by the golden hands of Burana needlewomen can be bought during an excursion to the island of Burano - in one of the many workshops, as well as in specialized textile stores, which are certainly worth visiting during shopping in venice.
Cosmetics from Venice
Do not know, what to bring from Venice for ladies you know? Take a look at one of the shops where handmade cosmetics are sold, and without buying, you certainly won’t leave there - the aromas are fabulous.
Hand made soap is especially popular - vanilla, chocolate, flower, sold by weight - right at the customers’s place it is cut with a knife from a large piece resembling a cheese head. In addition to soap in cosmetic shops, you will find freshly prepared lotions, creams, masks, balms in charming jars that are not ashamed to present as a gift.
Handmade soap is very popular among tourists in Venice
Clothing
Shopping in Venice it is hard to imagine without visiting clothing stores, of which there are many in the city. In Venice you will find both boutiques of famous designer brands and more budget shops of Italian clothing and footwear factories - no less beautiful and fashionable.
There are shops in the city where the inhabitants of Venice sell unique items of their own making - original dresses, unusual shoes, charming bags - for those who value originality and exclusivity in things, such shops are a real treasure.
BlogoItaliano wrote in more detail about the stores in Venice that are worth mapping your visit, in a separate article.
Venetian goodies
As a gastronomic souvenir, every second tourist brings olive oil from Venice in an exclusive bottle of Venetian glass - this gift can please both close friends and colleagues.
Sweet souvenir from Venice
Sweet tooths will certainly please candied violets - they are packed in charming gift boxes with the inscription "Souvenir from Venice".
It is impossible to return from Venice without a bottle of unique Chianti, famous grappa or delicious liquor, amazing parmesan or mozzarella, as well as several packs of excellent Italian pasta - nobody will argue that Italian pasta is the best.
You can read about the most colorful shops in Venice, where it makes sense to go for souvenirs and delicacies in our separate large article.
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Photos by: Nick Thompson, Chiara Marra, Christina, Kevin Harber, Fabio, Stoffel Kuenen.
