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wooden cabinets under a giant Murano-glass chandelier. The original pharmacy was foun-
ded in Florence in 1612 by the Dominican monks of Santa Maria Novella, and many of its
cosmetics are based on 17th-century herbal recipes.
NARDECCHIA
( Piazza Navona 25; 10am-1pm Tue-Sat & 4.30-7.30pm Mon-Sat; Corso del Rinascimento)
You'll be in-
viting people to see your etchings after a visit to this historic Piazza Navona shop. Famed
for its antique prints, Nardecchia sells everything from 18th- century etchings by Gio-
vanni Battista Piranesi to more affordable 19th-century panoramas. Bank on at least €120
for a small framed print.
ART
CUADROS ROMA
DESIGN
(
www.cuadrosroma.com
; Vicolo della Campanella 39; 11.30am-7.30pm Mon-Sat; Corso Vittorio Emanuele II)
Interior design made easy. That's the thinking behind this arty shop and its collection of
fashionable modern wallpaper, floor stickers and self-adhesive wall tattoos. The designs
are sharp, fresh and original, and prices easy on the pocket.
LUNA & L'ALTRA
( Piazza Pasquino 76; 10am-2pm Tue-Sat & 3.30-7.30pm Mon-Sat; Corso Vittorio Emanuele II)
A must-
stop on any Roman fashion trail, this is one of a number of independent boutiques on and
around Via del Governo Vecchio. In its austere, gallery-like interior, clothes and accessor-
ies by hip designers Issey Miyake, Marc Le Bihaan, Jean Paul Gaultier and Yohji
Yamamoto are exhibited in reverential style.
FASHION
ALDO FEFÈ
( Via della Stelletta 20b; Mon-Sat; Corso del Rinascimento)
Started by the owner's father in 1932,
this tiny, arched workshop produces beautifully handpainted paper. Products include little
chests of drawers, leather-bound notebooks (€28), writing paper, picture frames and beau-
tiful photo albums (€33). You can also buy Florentine wrapping paper and calligraphic
pens.
ARTISANAL
ZOUZOU
FASHION
