Shopping in Italy | Linens, Ceramics, Kitchen & More

Shopping in Italy | Linens, Ceramics, Kitchen & More

Ashley Bartner
Living in Italy over 15 years I have collected a shopping list across the country, this is a living list & will continue to be updated! Random Tip: An often missed gem for shopping in Italy is the hardware store! The smaller the town, the bigger the selection- from everything wine making to various sizes of the classic moka (stovetop coffee pot) to massive cow bells and even gorgeous wool sweaters (especially in the alps)!
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L I N E N S

Emilia-Romagna

Stamperia Pascucci is where we have had our custom handmade aprons made for over 15 years for our cooking school & I can’t recommend them enough!

They make stamps carved out of pear wood and either use antique dyes (like rustic & vinegar) or hand paint designs on handmade linen aprons (that hold up to being washed & naturally repel stains) towels, napkins & the most amazing tablecloths!

It’s worth a visit to their shop but if you can’t make it they have a limited online shop as well.

Stamperia Pascucci 1826
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A look inside their antique workshop:

Tuscany:

A Tuscan staple in stunning linens, I love this shop and the town Sansepolcro is definitely worth a visit, stroll & stop for lunch!

Busatti Sansepolcro
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C E R A M I C S

Le Marche:

L'Antica Casteldurante snc di Smacchia & Galavotti
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Our favorite cermics shop!! Perfect for gifts or something to bring home for yourself! TIP: Be sure to tell them Ashley sent you for a behind the scenes tour!
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Umbria:

We first visited this shop on our honeymoon and have been loyal customers ever since! Bonus: They ship!!

Their colourful platters decorate our table for every cooking class and dinner!

The rooster design is one of my favorites!

Grazia Maioliche
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K I T C H E N

Tuscany:

Larderia La Conca
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Lake Garda:

Oleificio Sociale Di Bardolino Srl
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Loved this shop! Not only did I buy 5liters of 2 different types of extra virgin olive oil but they had other local treats- chocolates, pasta, etc!
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Frantoio Oleario Lomurno
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Excellent oil, excellent price & they ship!
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Molino Artigianale Dibenedetto
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High quality, multi generation family run flour mill. Ask to see the antique mills & they’ll give you a tour!!
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C A S H M E R E

Have you ever heard of ‘Cashmere Road’?! It exists in Umbria and here I share 10 shops to visit:

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Ashley Bartner
Living in Le Marche, Italy since 2007 when together with my husband (a Chef) we opened an award winning farm, inn & cooking school, La Tavola Marche! With 25+ years working in high end hospitality & sustainable tourism we have consulted for five star hotels and boutique B&Bs. Traveling/eating my way through Europe while staying in airport motels, farmstays, boutique B&B's & luxury hotels - I'll share with you my insight and expertise in customer serivice & hospitality along with culinary, sustainable and bespoke travel. Here are a few local favorites in Italy & from our travels beyond! (Also lived in Seattle, New York, Amsterdam, France & Belize) Contact us for custom itineraries & travel consultations as well! Email: info@latavolamarche.com Web: www.latavolamarche.com Instagram: @ashleybartner + @latavolamarche
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