Going to Venice, Italy? Dont buy anything in Venice until you read this book! If youre traveling to Venice, Italy, you want to go home with a special souvenir a piece of Murano glass, a work of Burano lace, a carnival mask, or one of the citys famous luxury fabrics. But selecting which mask or which goblet to buy can be an intimidating experience. How do you know if youre buying something authentic, something made in Venice, something made in a traditional way? How do you determine if youve fallen prey to one of the citys many tourist traps? Buyer Beware Venice is full of tourist traps and massproduced souvenirs passed off as authentic. Do you know how to tell the treasures from the trash? In Venice, its 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 citys most authentic artsthe centuriesold trades of mask making, glass blowing, wood turning, silk spinning, and other traditions. Wouldnt 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. Heres what you need to know about them. Laura Morelli leads you beyond the souvenir shops for an immersive cultural experience...

Binding: Paperback;106 pages; Publisher: Laura Morelli; Classification: WTH; Weight: 300 g; Dimensions: 139 x 215 x 13

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