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In the back of Santa Croce, you will find what was once probably a rectory, but is now a leather school. There are beautiful leather wallets, gloves, bags and beautiful center pieces for tables. If you just ask one of the artisans, they will engrave your initials on any piece you please in gold leaf.

Another beautiful thing to bring home from Italy is blown glass from Venice; however, it sounds like you're going to be spending most of your time in Tuscany. However, there is a beautiful glass shop near 48 Via de' Benci right off of the plaza at Santa Croce that has the most beautiful blown glass for your home. They do a great job at packing it up, and mine made it all the way to California in one piece.

Buon viaggio!