Souvenirs of Naples Amalfi Vietri Campania Italy

Gold
Italians artisans have been famed for centuries for their gold work. Neapolitan artists have inherited these traditions since ancient times and local jewellery shops attest to the beauty of their creations. All gold used is at least 18 carat and the prices are comparable with those in other countries, while the quality is higher. Head for Borgo degli Orefici, the gold smiths' District.
Antiques
The area remains one of the great sources for antiques; especially plentiful are Baroque and Rococo furniture, as well as Empire pieces. Antique ceramics, too, are a good buy, notably handpainted tiles.
Gouaches
Gouaches is a watercolour paint applied to heavy paper that gives a very soft yet vibrant look to the surface of painting. In the 19th century gouaches landscapes of Naples, its bay and Vesuvius were the postcard souvenirs for the Grand Tour visitors, and to the modern eye they evoke a sense of idyllic charm. There are also prints of the more famous scenes.
Nativity Figures
For centuries Naples has been internationally noted for its production of figures for nativity scenes, many produced by the very best sculptors, especially in the 18th century, and reproduced to this day by skilled artisans whose botteghe (workshops) line the streets of the old town. A popular secular figure, done in a variety of media, including terracotta, papier maché, wood, or a combination of materials, is Pulcinella. There are also all sorts of other delightful puppets, dolls and masks.
Handmade Paper & Cards
Neapolitan playing cards and tarocchi (tarot) cards are sold in Naples. Copies of Antiquities
Believe it or not, souvenir stalls outside archaeological sites, notably Pompeii, can be good sources of creditable copies of famous Roman sculptures, but you'll need to pick through the junk and be prepared bargain.
Ceramics
Ceramics, both copies of traditional designs and original creations, are notable in Capri, Ravello and Vietri sul Mare. [read more...]
Handmade Sandals, Capri
There are a number of coblers on the island who will make made-to-measure sandals within matters of hours.
Intarsio, Sorrento
Renowed for centuries for its gorgeus intarsio (marquetry), Sorrento continues the tradition to this day, and some of the pieces are true works of art.