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Le Forcole

An oarlock might not be at the top of your shopping list, but step inside this woodworking shop and you're likely to change your mind. Designer Saviero Pastor hand-carves sinuous, one-of-a-kind pieces in walnut, cherry, or pear wood. In fact, the works are so stunning, they've been snapped up as sculptures by I. M. Pei.

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From Travel + Leisure , APR 2009

There's more to shopping in Venice than kitschy plastic gondolas. The city is brimming with handmade accessories and clothing, along with glass, fabric, leather, and wooden goods from local craftsmen...MORE>>

– Valerie Waterhouse T+L’s Guide to Venice

Last updated April 2009