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tion, including pieces from the so-called 'German period' (1929-47), when the town at-
tracted an influx of artists, mainly from Germany.
CERAMICS
Ceramica Artistica Solimene
( 089 21 02 43;
www.solimene.com
;
Via Madonna degli Angeli 7)
This vast factory
outlet, the most famous ceramics shop in town, sells everything from eggcups to orna-
mental mermaids, mugs to lamps. Even if you don't go in, it's worth having a look at the
shop's extraordinary glass and ceramic facade. It was designed by Italian architect Paoli
Soleri, who studied under the famous Californian 'organic' architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
Ceramiche Sara
( 089 21 00 53; Via Costiera Amalfitana 14-16)
Located at the entrance to town with a
convenient car park, the showroom here has a great choice of ceramics, including some
reasonably priced and colourful tiles (€8) that make terrific hotplates.
CERAMICS
