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What to Buy in the Veneto

Glass is the most popular Venetian souvenir, but there are
many other possibilities, ranging from Carnival masks and
ceramics to fabrics and lace. For food lovers there is a wide
selection of local olive oils, honey, wines and preserves. In the
Veneto many food producers sell direct to
the public, while different craft and food
specialities are found in individual
towns and islands.

Modern vase of opaque glass Traditional glass with gold overlay Two-coloured goblet
Venetian Glass
Famous Murano glasses come in
both traditional and avant-garde
styles. The talented glassblowers
also turn out some fabulous beads.

Gift box covered in
marbled paper

Venetian Marbled Paper Address book
Marbled paper is a Venetian
speciality. The sheets of paper are
dipped into liquid gum before
adding the paint. You can buy a
large range of stationery items
covered in the paper, as well as
paper by the individual sheet. Each
sheet of marbled paper is unique.

Pretty trinket box Sheets of marbled paper

Crafts from the Veneto
The ancient patterns of
Burano lace are used to
great advantage on table
linen and to trim
exquisite lingerie. Hand-
painted vases, plates and
bowls are produced in
the picturesque old town
of Bassano del Grappa.
Delicate lace collar from Burano

Decorated ceramic
vase from Bassano Silver spoon with Venetian lion finial

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