Travel Reference
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Shopping
18
A Picci
SILK SHOP
Open since 1919, this is the last remaining silk shop in town dedicated to selling
Como-designed-and-made silk products such as ties, scarves, throws and sarongs.
Products are grouped in price category (starting at €15 for a tie) reflecting the skill
and workmanship involved in each piece.
(
031 26 13 69; Via Vittorio Emanuele II 54,
Como;
3-7.30pm Mon, 9am-12.30pm & 3-7.30pm Tue-Sat;
Como)
19
La Tessitura
OUTLET STORE
Mantero, one of the biggest names in Como silk, runs this large-scale outlet-style
store on the site of their former factory (which has now moved out of town). If you
can print and weave it, you'll find it here.
( 031 32 16 66;
ht-
tp://conceptstore.latessitura.com
; Viale Roosevelt 2A, Como;
11am-9pm Tue-Sat;
Como)
20
Enoteca da Gigi
WINE SHOP
Wines, vintage whiskies and grappas, along with olive oils and balsamic vinegars,
line the walls of this sociable Como wine shop and bar.. Drop by in the evening for
a glass of Prosecco or a Sauvignon Blanc (from around €2) and enjoy the free,
freshly prepared bruschetta.
( 031 26 31 86;
www.enotecagigi.com
; Via Luini 48, Como;
9am-1pm & 2.30-8pm Mon-Fri, 9am-9pm Sat, 11am-9pm Sun;
Como)
