Venice: Where to Shop: Fashion & Accessories: Consorzio delle Botteghe della Solidarietà

Consorzio delle Botteghe della Solidarietà

Amongst the tourists stalls of the Rialto bridge is an international co-op that sells attractive goods from third world craftsmen at extremely reasonable prices. So if you need to pick up a lightweight linen bag in bright lemon yellow or electric green to carry home purchases or as a reusable shopping bag, you can find it here for less than 20 euros and know that you are helping support a struggling community.