Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 041 522 42 96; Campiello dei Meoni 1478, San Polo; 10am-7pm Tue-Sun; San Silvestro)
Consider
Paolo's hand-bound marbled-paper journals and photo albums a challenge: now it's up to
you to create Venice memories worthy of such inspired workmanship. Recipe books are
covered in violet and gold feather patterns, rippled blue sketchbooks inspire seascapes,
and paper-wrapped pens seem to catch fire with flickers of orange and red.
MILLE E UNA NOTA
( 041 523 18 22; Calle di Mezzo 1235, San Polo; 9.30am-1pm & 3.30-7.30pm Mon-Sat; San Tomà)
The
same thought occurs to almost everyone after hearing a concert in Venice: is it too late to
take up an instrument? The easiest would be harmonica or recorder, and Mille e Una Nota
has impressive vintage and modern ones from the Italian Alps. If you're feeling ambi-
tious, you can pick up Albinoni sheet music and a lute too.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
IL BAULE BLU
MAP
TOYS, VINTAGE
GOOGLE MAP
( 041 71 94 48;
www.ilbaeleblu.com
; Campo San Tomà 2916a, San Polo; 10.30am-12.30pm & 4-7.30pm Mon-
Sat; ; San Tomà)
A curiosity cabinet of elusive treasures, which on recent inspection in-
cluded antique Steiff teddy bears, 1970s bubble sunglasses, vintage Murano
murrine
(glass beads) and a striped green Marni garden-party dress. If travel has proved tough on
your kid's favourite toy, first aid and kind words will be administered at the in-house
teddy hospital.
LA PEDRERA
MAP
ARTISANAL, JEWELLERY
GOOGLE MAP
( 041 244 01 44;
www.lapedrera.it
;
Campo Sant'Agostin 2279a, San Polo; 10am-6pm Mon-Sat, 10am-1pm
Sun; San Stae)
Made you look: these Murano glass jewels in bold colours and essential
shapes have the attention-getting powers of traffic lights, and merit a detour between
Campo San Polo and Campo San Giacomo dell'Orio. Cascades of lilac beads cluster
around the collarbone like wisteria, and a 1920s flapper-inspired drop necklace made with
antique scarlet beads demands a Venetian jazz concert.
IL GUFO ARTIGIANO
( 041 523 40 30; Ruga degli Speziali 299, San Polo; 10am-3.30pm Mon-Sat; Rialto-Mercato)
Hot cop-
per and extremely careful handling are the secrets to the embossed leather designs gracing
journals, handbags and wallets in this artisan's atelier. Ancient ironwork patterns in Vene-
ARTISANAL, LEATHERWORK
