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Enjoy your breakfast in the nude, on a horse or atop a jellyfish - Alessandro Mer-
lin paints them all on striking black and white cups and saucers. His expressive
characters are modern, but the
sgraffito
technique he uses on some of his work
dates back to Roman times: scratched white lines against a black background. (
041 522 58 95; Calle del Pestrin 3876;
3-7pm Fri & Sun, 10am-noon & 3-7pm Mon-Thu & Sat;
Arsenale)
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Kalimala Cuoieria
ARTISANAL, LEATHER
Sleek belts with brushed-steel buckles, modern satchels, man-bags and knee-high
red boots:Kalimala hand-crafts leather goods in practical, modern styles. Shoes,
sandals and gloves are made from vegetable-cured cow hide dyed in earthy tones
and vibrant lapis blues. Given the natural tanning and top-quality leather, the
prices are remarkably reasonable, with handmade shoes starting at €100. (
041
528 35 96;
www.kalimala.it
; Salizada San Lio 5387;
9.30am-7.30pm Mon-Sat;
Rialto)
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QShop
MUSEUM SHOP
Good looks and smarts too, the Querini Stampalia Foundation shop is a well-cur-
ated selection of art books, modernist glass, avant-garde jewellery and designer
housewares. Modernist masters, such as Carlo Scarpa, are featured alongside con-
temporary designs, including Benjamin Hubert's pleated Plicate watches. (
041
523 44 11; Campiello Querini Stampalia 5252;
10am-6pm Tue-Sun;
Rialto, San Zaccaria)
