The Shops: A Day In Venice, Italy, Part II

The shops in Venice are almost a wonder in themselves. (Double click on images to see larger.)







There are all sorts of shops and items for sale.









Dolls and crafts...









sleek clothes stores...




market stalls...

Glass pottery that looks like candy.

This type of glassware has appealed to me ever since I first set eyes on it as a kid. I guess it's all the bright colors.

















The soft pastels in this 'shell' pottery are gorgeous.








There are lamps and all sorts of glassware...













The food displays are sumptuously and decoratively arranged.
Some of the shop fronts take care of their security needs with delicate, almost lacy, ironwork.




Shoes and handbags...









Perfume shops...









Swim wear...










There are many shop fronts with all manner of souvenirs displayed in them.












Glass pendants for necklaces...


















Masks...

















Fruit and vegetable shops...


















Bakeries...














Restaurants...








...this one was decorated with an amusing bread mask.




Grocery stores...







Fine stationary...













Toys...

















All varieties of things...









Elaborate animal masks....
Colorful glassware.

And here this eagle stands out, almost ready to fly out of the shop window.




Stay tuned for Venice, Part III to see many of the walkways and canals in the amazing city.