Art & Craft shopping in Florence
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Andreini
A century ago the statues and ceramics crafted here adorned the gardens of Tuscan nobility. Even today you'd need a lot of money to afford most of the work on show in this workshop-gallery. It is tempting to imagine that in this kind of place lies the heritage of the great Renaissance sculptors' workshops. For those eager to add a special touch to their houses, this is where to come for a fine copy of a David or Venus.
If nothing else, it is worth dropping by for a browse in this wonderful relic of another epoch.
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Firenze of Papier Maché
There are masks for all occasions and sculpted icons for every taste at this atmospheric shop-cum-studio of 20 years standing. If you're travelling elsewhere in Italy you'll probably see rip-offs of Bijan's striking and clever creations but ask for one of his cards - it might be cheap but it's also original.
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Colorificio Poli
Step back in time at this shop specialising in rare paints, much of it still made by hand and scooped from ancient glass jars. Still run by the founder’s grandchildren, the shop attracts perfectionist decorators as well as both professional and amateur ceramicists.
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Brancolini Grimaldi
If your credit card hasn't already taken a serious pounding, pop in to Brancolini Grimaldi. Part of the Ferragamo corporation, this gallery exhibits new and established artists (some local but mostly foreign), and is particularly strong in photography.
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Manetti & Masini
Since 1948 this classic ceramic store has been producing top-quality porcelain, specialising in reproduction antique majolica and restoring the genuine articles. Tucked away just off chic Via de' Tornabuoni, you could easily miss it.
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Ditta Marchiano Augusto
Geppetto had nothing on this woodworker, who offers up Pinocchios for a few euro, plus more unique miniature wood statuary, in this pleasantly dusty and crowded little shop. However, his real business is beautiful, handmade frames.
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Arte Creta
Elisabetta di Costanzo turns out some original work, breaking with tradition in her use of predominantly green floral scenes on the majority of the objects for sale. They make a refreshing change from the usual stuff.
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Chebà
For a light and sunny Tuscan slant on ceramics, pop in for plates of poppies or grapevine-decorated saucers. Hand-painted pottery with cheery country and, in some cases, impressionist scenes.
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Stefano Alinari
Mr Alinari is a craftsman in the old mould. He creates his pieces with all the temperament of a great sculptor and the results are often extraordinary.
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Galleria Tornabuoni
Recently relocated, the city's most prestigious gallery presents the works of some of the best and most well-known Italian contemporary artists.
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Luca della Robbia
This shop has been turning out handmade reproductions of robbiane (Renaissance-style glazed terracotta) since the 19th century.
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