Packed with curious antique treasures, as well as an outstanding selection of Venetian glass beads.

This diminutive shop offers exquisite examples of both hand- and machine-woven silk brocades, damasks and velvets. The Venetian textile tradition is kept...

This workshop is packed with traditional papier-mâché masks from the Commedia dell'arte theatre tradition. Explanations of the mask-making process, as well...

Though essentially a mask shop, you can also find handcrafted products such as marionettes.

A delightful collection of handpainted terracotta designed by the owner. Plates, bowls, teapots, ornaments and mugs are all available in a variety of...

This workshop is home to a father, son and daughter team that makes beautiful gilded frames, many with pearl, mirror and glass inlay. Custom orders and...

Cristiano Brussa has hire shops in Cannaregio and Castello with boats available by the hour or the day. No licence is needed, but they will take you on a...

Cristiano Brussa has hire shops in Cannaregio and Castello with boats available by the hour or the day. No licence is needed, but they will take you on a...

This pared-back factory showroom space almost glows with the exquisite colours and patterns of original Fortuny prints. At €360 a metre, you may not be...

Emma Gaggio is a legend among seamstresses, and her sumptuous handprinted silk velvets (from €195 a metre) are used to make cushions and wall hangings as...

Flame-worked and blown beads, custom jewellery, knick-knacks, lighting and mirrors designed by Leslie Ann Genninger. A contemporary take on Venetian luxury...

Carlo Moretti's showroom showcases his own elegant clear and coloured glass designs: some unique pieces and signed and numbered editions by Moretti and a...

Fusing minimalist design with traditional techniques, the young architect and craftswoman behind Madera creates unique objects in wood. She also sells...

Venice's best contemporary glass jewellery is created by the Sent sisters. There's also a good selection of the work of the contemporary design house Arcade.