House shopping in Venice
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Al Canton del Vin
Wine is as important to life for Venetians as water and a fine take-home tradition persists in Venice for tipplers unable or unwilling to spend on big labels. These wine-stores are crammed with huge glass damigiane (demijohns). From these monsters, each containing a sea of modest Veneto table wine, you make a choice and have it poured into whatever you bring - used wine or mineral-water bottles, it's up to you. You will be charged, on average, around €2 per litre.
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Murano Collezioni
Like divas at Teatro La Fenice, signature glass pieces show perfect poise on elegantly spotlit pedestals in this darkened brick warehouse showroom. Famed Murano glass designers Barovier & Toso, Carlo Moretti and Venini are all represented here, and even if you’re not in the market for such high-end glass you’re welcome to stop in and admire their luminous designs in a range of techniques.
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Epicentro
All the secrets to a perfect Italian espresso are here: stove-top espresso makers with built-in pressure valves, rechargeable milk frothers, and espresso cups in futurist shapes. This boutique is even smaller than cramped Venetian kitchens, but its steel racks are loaded with an Alessi catalogue of monkey-shaped creamers and toothbrush-hugging trolls.
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Jesurum Outlet
Jesurum is one of the traditional names in Venetian lace, in business since the late 19th century. Set back from the fondamenta (canalside street) is a huge warehouse and workshop where you can buy ready-made pieces (from pillow cases to doilies) or you can ask for made-to-measure items.
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