

Made in Venice
A Travel Guide to Murano Glass, Carnival Masks, Gondolas, Lace, Paper, & More
Author: Laura Morelli
Narrator: Laura Morelli
Unabridged: 1 hr 50 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: Authentic Arts Publishing
Published: 10/27/2016
Categories: Nonfiction, Travel, Shopping, Museums, Tours, Points Of Interest, History, European History
Synopsis
Buyer Beware: Venice is full of tourist traps and mass-produced souvenirs passed off as authentic. Do you know how to tell the treasures from the trash?In Venice, it's not easy to tell the treasures from the trash. This is true now more than ever before, as increasing numbers of carnival masks, glass, and other souvenirs flood into Venice, imported from overseas and passed off as authentic. There is no substitute for an educated buyer. Laura Morelli leads you to the city's most authentic arts - the centuries-old trades of mask making, glass blowing, wood turning, silk spinning, and other traditions. Wouldn't you rather support authentic Venetian master artisans than importers looking to turn a quick profit without any connection to Venice at all?
Venice boasts some of the most famous artistic traditions in the world. Here's what you need to know about them.Laura Morelli leads you beyond the souvenir shops for an immersive cultural experience that you won't find in any other guidebook. This indispensable guide includes practical tips for locating the most authentic goods in one of the busiest tourist destinations in the world.