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(
www.angelacaputi.com
;
Borgo SS Apostoli 42-46; 10am-1pm & 3.30-7.30pm Mon-Sat)
The bold
and colourful resin jewellery of Angela Caputi, at work in Florence since the 1970s, is
much-loved by Florentines. Eye-catching costume gems and jewels are her forté, shown
off to perfection against one-of-a-kind women's fashion labels uncovered during her
worldwide travels.
Madova
(
www.madova.com
;
Via Guicciardini 1r; 10am-7pm Mon-Sat)
Cashmere lined, silk lined, lambs
wool lined, unlined - gloves in whatever size, shape, colour and type of leather you fancy
by Florentine glovemakers in the biz since 1919.
GLOVES
La Bottega Moderna
(
www.labottegamoderna.com
;
Via Romana 118r; 10am-1pm & 3.30-7.30pm Wed-Sat)
This thor-
oughly modern take on a traditional artist's workshop is a wonderful space to browse. The
creation of Simafra Prosperi, a young Florentine painter, decorator and art restorer, the
shop is a mix of design objects, art works and decorative pieces for the home; many are
made from recycled or upcycled objects.
ARTS, CRAFTS
La Bottega dell'Olio
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OLIVE OIL
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(Piazza del Limbo 2r; 10am-1pm & 2-6.30pm Tue-Sat)
This bijou boutique takes great care
with its displays of olive oils, olive oil soaps, platters made from olive wood and skincare
products made with olive oil (the Lepo range is particularly good).
Obsequium
(
www.obsequium.it
; Borgo San Jacopo 17-39r; 11am-7.30pm)
Occupying the ground floor of
one of the city's best-preserved medieval towers, this shop offers a wide range of fine
Tuscan wines, wine accessories and gourmet foods, including truffles.
WINE
Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella
(
www.santamarianovella.com.br
;
Via della Scala 16; 9.30am-7.30pm)
In business since 1612, this
perfumery-pharmacy began life when the Dominican friars of Santa Maria Novella began
PERFUMERY
