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Recommendations for artisan shops in Florence

We hope to be in Florence, Italy the last week in January . Does anyone have any recommendations for leather shops and jewelers?

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Shop through several of the jewelers on the Ponte Vecchio. The bridge has so much history and most of the shops don’t mind browsing.

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Ck out Florence Artisan Shopping wit Maria. I have utilized her 2x in Florence and had so much fun. She is well priced..knows every one in Florence..is especially proud of the artisans in Florence. Ck out her website and email her your preferences..I have some wonderful earrings..a beautiful wooden bos..textiles and more from our time together..we ended up sharing a beautiful lunch..and she is excellent following up immediately with suggestions for you and your family. Florence..such a special place!

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hey hey wedream2travel
not an artisan shop but do look for the wine windows. we were on a pedicab tour and he took us to see the phenomenam old vintage item.
thevintagenews.com/ renaissance-era wine windows
educated-traveller.com/ wine windows of florence
we just walked/roamed the streets and alleys plus the ponte vecchio bridge, seeing anything that interests you. friend bought leather jacket at a small shop, after so many shops he finally bought. enjoy
aloha

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Have a look at Girl in Florence.
She's American, married to a Frenchman, living in Florence and Switzerland.
It's a facebook page, not sure if there's a website too...
She often recommends small local shops in Florence.