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18 Places To
Shop For
Unique
Souvenirs In
Rome
These artisanal gifts will ensure your
memories of Rome last a lifetime.

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The Eternal City is bursting with artisanal

treasures and thoughtful keepsakes
handmade with love and flair by artisans and
creatives alike. Discover where to shop our
favorite souvenirs in Rome! From perfumes
and jewels inspired by the city’s Baroque
piazzas to stylish fashion accessories,
minimalist kitchenware, and fabulous home
decor.

Antica Manifattura
Cappelli

Rome’s oldest hat workshop dates back to

1936 when a Tuscan family opened this shop
in the capital. A former client, Patrizia Fabri
became the latest owner in 2003 and has
expanded the business into new realms,
supplying hats for cinema and theater
productions, and runway shows. Madonna
and Lady Gaga are among their prestigious
clients. Patrizia’s hats are worked by hand
using traditional weaving methods and are
entirely unique creations. From cloches and
berets to bowler hats and fedoras (for both
men and women), this shop has you covered.

Antica Manifattura Cappelli: Via degli

Scipioni 46

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Booktique

Known for its unique selection of art books

and sleek gadgets, Booktique is a colorful,
vibrant shop snuggled in Campo Marzio. At
Booktique, you can find fun design items like
mugs and tote bags with Roman phrases, or
you can peruse through photography and
lifestyle volumes that will look great on your
coffee table.

Booktique: Via della Stelletta 17

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Chez Dede

A gorgeous concept store run by a husband-

and-wife duo with impeccable taste, Chez
Dédé is stocked with refined homewares,
curious design items, and high-quality
accessories by premier brands such as Astier
de Villatte, Cire Trudon, and Men’s Heritage.
The brand’s signature bags, “Le Grand Sac,”
are prominently featured throughout the store
in a variety of prints and have seen
international success as a unisex sporty-but-
chic shopper.

Chez Dédé: Via di Monserrato 35

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Co.Ro. Jewels

Female entrepreneurs and friends Costanza

and Giulia, the duo behind Co.Ro. Jewels, find
inspiration right outside their window. They
create jewelry inspired by the architecture and
beauty of Rome and throughout Italy, carefully
designed and handcrafted in the city’s historic
center. Their architectural concepts, taken
from the Colosseum, the Pantheon, or Roman
aqueducts, to name a few, are transformed
into earrings or a ring. Letting you keep Rome
close to your heart.

Co.Ro. Jewels: Via della Scrofa 52

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Essenzialmente Laura

Essenzialmente Laura is a sensational

perfumery renowned for its Italian excellency
and one-of-a-kind sensory experiences for
over 30 years. Coronari 57 is a perfume worth
noting as Laura captures one of the most
evocative streets of Rome inside a bottle.
Dominant notes include opopanax, vanilla,
and violet–easily classified as intense yet rare
and elegant.

Essenzialmente Laura: Via dei Coronari 57

and Via di Campo Marzio 35

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Estremi Roma

Filled with shabby chic, internationally-

inspired furnishings, Estremi Roma is home to
many distinctive treasures that will delight
vintage lovers and world travelers. Here you
can find items sourced from India; everything
from wooden chests to metal framed mirrors,
eclectic patterned wallpaper, and block print
fabrics. You can also find home accessories,
including bohemian patterned bedspreads
and sumptuous velvet pillowcases.

Estremi Roma: Via di S. Francesco a Ripa 150

and Via del Boschetto 2a

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Jenni Oh

A Filipino-Chinese-Australian based in Italy,

Jenni Oh creates whimsical designs that
beautifully blend European and Eastern
influences. From glazed espresso cups and
miniature donut vases to pastel-colored
teapots, all objects are lovingly made in Rome
and designed to “sing in the spaces they
occupy.”

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La Bottega del
Marmoraro

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In the depths of the intimate store tucked

away on the beautiful Via Margutta, you’ll find
Roman-born and bred, Enrico Fiorentini who
has been able to attract creative hearts from
all over the world. Fiorentini hand engraves
and customizes each piece with time and
knowledge, from marble signs to plaques and
fixtures with Italian sayings and modern-day
slang.

La Bottega del Marmarmo: Via Margutta 53B

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Flake’s Design & Arredo

Located in the heart of vibrant Trastevere,

Flake’s is full of Italian pottery, furniture, and
decor. Founder & owner Chiara envisioned
being able to give others access to handmade
pieces that bring the Italian lifestyle from
Rome to your home. Our favorite picks are her
vintage ceramic plates with the most beloved
Roman phrases.

Flake’s Design & Arredo: Via della Scala 45

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Lela

Lela, a charming home and garden store that

fuses Scandinavian minimalism with rustic
French charm, stocks a wide variety of
objects for cooking or decoration. This
includes crockery, linens, and cute
miscellaneous trinkets. The tones are largely
monochromatic and neutral, in shades of
white and grey with natural touches. And each
functional piece can double as an attractive
accent in your home.

Lela: Via dei Pettinari 37

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Mondelliani

For over 80 years, Mondelliani has attested

that eyewear is one of the most fabulous
accessories that reflects our inner character.
The shop houses a stock of frames, from
sunglasses to reading eyewear, that is
unorthodox in terms of style, color, and
geometric shape. They are designed in-house
and bought by international vendors.

Mondelliani: Via del Pellegrino and Via dei

Prefetti 11

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Polvere di Tempo

Born from a passion for artisanship and the

creation of ancient time gauges, Polvere di
Tempo is a mystical shop that feels like taking
a much-needed step back in time. Adrian
Rodriguez, a modern-day alchemist,
handcrafts golden compasses, ornately
chiseled astrolabes, and lustrous sundials on
display beside antique globes and wooden
hourglasses.

Polvere di Tempo: Via del Moro 59

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Pezzi

Pezzi, “pieces of Rome”, is a new clothing

brand inspired by children, with snuggly
onesies for babies and graphic t-shirts for
kids and adults. The designs are all hand-
drawn by local illustrators and feature Roman
icons, including umbrella pine trees,
aqueducts, gelato, prosciutto, and more.

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Retropose

When venturing to add a new bag of the

season, Retropose is the first place to stop.
All bags are handmade in Rome by owner and
designer, Federica. These fun bags are
recognizable due to their unique shapes,
lines, and industrial curves. Each handbag is a
beautifully modern statement piece full of
dimension, personality, and life–like the
Eternal City itself.

Retropose: Via del Pellegrino 60

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Roscioli Wine Club

Roscioli is a household name in Rome, one

which commands a deep reverence from
locals and travelers alike, thanks to its quality
gastronomic experiences. Here, you can enjoy
a taste of Roscioli at home through the
Roscioli Wine Club which ships labels from
small, organic producers in Italy straight to
your door. Each order includes videos of the
winemakers and tasting notes–and shipping is
free to the US and EU!

Take €25 off your first box with code CINCIN.

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 Stay Store

Nothing beats the quality and feel of Italian

linens. Stay is a one-stop shop to decorate a
home from head to toe as the owners,
Alessandra and Ruben, have been in the
textile industry for three generations. Aside
from the unmatched texture and durability we
are obsessed with the tonal color palate
featuring pomegranate, eggplant, and stone
grey shades.

Stay Store: Via dei Falegnami 63-64

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Studio Forme

Studio Forme, founded in 1973, is an inventive

glass and ceramic workshop. Part restoration
studio, Studio Forme unites skilled artisans
and artists under the same roof. Each item,
from sculptures and vases to the dishes and
candelabras, is contemporary and
imaginative, while also paying a nod to
tradition. We especially love the glass vases
featuring profiles of Renaissance women and
the ceramic pitchers with ornamental
handles–original statement pieces that are at
once classic but fresh.

Studio Forme: Via Santa Cecilia 30/B

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Vio’s Shop

Marchesa Violante Guerrieri Gonzaga is a

skilled chef who hosts gourmands, celebrities,
and VIPs on her private rooftop for private
dinners and events. Notably, she is also the
artist and painter behind Vio’s Shop. A
boutique with an extensive collection of table
decor featuring charming motifs for every
occasion and season.

Vio’s Shop: Via degli Orsini 25

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Gabriela R. Proietti is an Italian-American from

Philadelphia. After deciding to chase after her
roots, she took flight and moved to the Eternal City
where she currently resides. She is a freelance
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