{"id":5759,"date":"2023-09-09T17:15:45","date_gmt":"2023-09-09T16:15:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/walks.friday.ie\/?p=5759"},"modified":"2026-03-13T18:48:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T18:48:24","slug":"oltrarno-shopping-in-florence-artisans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/oltrarno-shopping-in-florence-artisans","title":{"rendered":"Oltrarno Shopping Guide: 4 On-Trend Florence Boutiques"},"content":{"rendered":"

As one of Italy’s fashion capitals, Florence boasts numerous shopping destinations. While it’s renowned as the birthplace of iconic brands like Ferragamo and Gucci, our favorites are not the chain stores or high-end designers in the city center. Instead, we adore the Oltrarno shopping scene, full of artisans and independent workshops located just across the Arno river from Florence’s bustling heart.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Florence’s artisanal crafts, which range from leather to ceramics, are as much a part of the city’s tradition as, say, Renaissance art. And even if you don’t have the room in your luggage for a single extra purchase, these artisans’ shops are worth checking out. The goods are so high-quality, you’ll feel like you’re in a museum or art gallery. Not to mention, you can often watch the artisan actually handcrafting the item, a fascinating process to observe even if you don’t purchase anything.<\/p>\n

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Leather goods are a staple of the artisanal Oltrano shopping scene in Florence. Photo credit: Seeetz<\/p><\/div>\n

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