WHERE TO DO HANDMADE SHOPPING IN CAPRI ( WITHOUT SPENDING TOO MUCH) in Where to make shopping in Capri?
Capri, as well as being a wonderful island for its natural beauty and for its crystal clear sea is definitely a destination known around the world for the shopping quality you can do.
The island is for sure one of the places where you can make the best shopping of Italian craftsmanship. Think of the iconic pieces that were born here, Capri pants, sandals, bikini, etc.
Today Capri was chosen as site from the best known international brands (Louis Vuitton to Prada) but also from a large number of emerging brands. In many consider the caprese crafts endangered and, in part, this is true. Say In part because even though many shops have given way to the biggest names some have decided to continue to invest in the Made in Capri believing in everlasting and timeless charm of the Capri style.
Between the things to do in Capri therefore will not miss a visit at one of the craft shops: Where you can go then if you want to do some shopping 100% Capri style without spending too much?
The route that we recommend is this: If you are in Capri make a jump in Via delle Botteghe shops, here you will have the opportunity to buy both handmade accessories like the beautiful handmade and high quality sunglasses Capri People, both design objects exquisitely Capri for your home (continuing on via Fuorlovado).
If you like pottery you should visit the laboratory of one of the last potters remained on the Island: Cecilia Sbandi. This beautiful shop is situated at Via Camerelle. Here you can buy objects created for you and customized (with the appropriate waiting time, one knows!) As the typical tiles of Capri and the bells lucky ceramic.
Obviously you can not leave without purchasing a pair of Capri sandals tailor made. (In case you made to let this chance slip find them online here) Your destination is the store from Costanzo. The handmade sandals of this workshop, one of the oldest on the island, are also among the most appreciated by the fashion bloggers around the world who come to Capri go looking for non-conventional articles, and must haves! Here Jacqueline Kennedy (better known as Jackie 'o) did create a model specifically for her. In this case you can not resist buying a sandal by choosing from the many colors and variations of precious jewel sandals and simple (basic) equally beautiful but cheaper. This shoe will last you years.
But what are the differences between Capri and Anacapri as far as shopping? I believe in the latter the presence of handicraft perceived more as this is less common "VIP" and "untouched" by the big names than Capri. What can acquire a true fashion victim who wants a unique boss and custom built without spending a prohibitive figure? a one stole or shawl handicraft course! the address that we propose is the small shop Art Tricot that creates these typical cover-shoulder at much lower prices than those you'll find in equal quality in Capri. The young artisan uses prized yarns in wool and cashmere and will suggest, every season, new colors and patterns.
If you are lovers of silk and icon 50 years we recommend that you create in passing a scarf in Grakko fashion boutiques as you stroll through the streets of Anacapri. Como silk and lots of charm variants and hooks apply await you ... Please be advised: The choice is really difficult!
Finally, head to the historic Pierino jewelry to buy the Bell of Capri! (You can choose from hundreds of templates and colors) A sweet gift and Cheap from you or to take someone special before leaving the island.