This place was everything all the reviews said it was and more. We spent a significant amount of…read moretime finding the right material to sketch Michelangelo's David and all the other incredible sculptures in Florence and the staff was truly top notch. They were professional and friendly and attentive. The shop has maximized their space to be able to satisfy an artist's needs. I really have no complaints but wanted to add a review just to commend them for their staff, expertise and service.

Excellent staff. Excellent products. Fair pricing. Product selection is very good. They discount…read moreyour overall total price of sale.

Some of our group wanted to see some mosaics while we were in Florence. This place was not to far…read moreso we stopped in. The stuff was very friendly and we had a very enjoyable visit. This place is very impressive.

Practically a magician's gallery, this family workshop is one of only five keeping alive the…read moreuniquely Florentine art of pietre dura, gapless mosaic crafted from precious and semi-precious stone. You can see the artisans creating new pieces while you browse through their finished works. They create almost perfect illusions that look like painting, but are actually constructed of individual pieces of stone, sourced and selected from around the world. Well worth the visit, especially if you can combine with a visit to the museum at the Oppificio della Pietre Dure, and the famous Medici Chapels which feature historical examples of this art.

Located down a corridor between the Old Bridge and Pitti Palace, this ceramic shop offers colorful…read moredishes, bowls, pottery, oil dispensers, etc. of various sizes and designs. Prices here are very reasonable and they can ship your purchases if you don't want to carry them with you. The shop itself is tiny and consists of several small spaces crammed full of items. They also display a lot of their wares along the corridor outside their shop as well as the walls. We found a napkin holder we really liked and bought. The woman working here was extremely helpful and nice. It's really worthy of a stop just to view Italian artistry even if you're not in the market for colorful Italian ceramics.

Mery has been at this location for more than 10 years. Her shop has traditional Tuscan ceramics,…read moredecorated in traditional Tuscan motifs. The variety of items is stunning. Small items, such as bottle stoppers, magnets, and mugs to large platters, tiles and bowls. Everything in between. A gift or souvenir at every price point. Her shipping, done by her husband, is phenomenal. In approximately 10 shipments done for my family and I over the years, there has not been even a small chip. It is perfect. While this is a "mom and pop shop" in the best sense, it is backed with rapid DHL shipping. Not slap dash, just highly efficient. I have entrusted them with thousands of dollars without a single disappointment. You will not find better.

This really cute store is such a great find if you like calligraphy utensils, leather bound…read morejournals, or uncommon writing tools. It's a writers wet dream if you ever get to step in it. If you are looking for a seal and wax for sealing official documents with your initials. There are some really cool options. Yeah, definitely a fan of this place.

If you find yourself in the area of Mercato Centrale in Florence take a break from all the the…read morehustle of the street vendors and take the time to stop in and visit a true proprietor at Scrivimi located at Piazza del Mercato Centrale 40R. If you're looking for a gift for a writer in your life, this is the place to visit. The proprietor was so helpful and not at the least bit pushy, it was a welcome relief from the nearby street merchants. From leather bound journals, wax seals, eclectic post cards just to name a few things that caught our eye at Scrivimi. It was a pleasure to patronize this establishment and I highly suggest everyone take a peek inside this shop. You won't be disappointed.

The saleswoman was so friendly. I asked for 300 lb. hot press journals and she guided me in the…read moreright direction. Lovely bags, too! So much color! It's like a candy store..

I wanted to really like this store. It was recommended as a gift store for Fine Italian paper for…read moresketch artists, and since I have artists friends, I thought it might make for a fine gift. Unfortunately, I did not find anything appropriate and a sketch note costs 28 euros for a quality that was totally not worth the price, and for nonexistent service. The boutique lady was very occupied on the phone and with some in store construction, that I left with only a single item after having gone there solely to buy all my gifts from that store. Unfortunately, now I have to trudge around in the rain gift shopping! Ugh!!!

Service was amazing, great atmosphere, would recommend for any nice leather accessories they have.read more

My wife and I purchased a very high quality purse and wallet at this store - the staff was polite,…read moreknowledgeable, and attentive. We're very happy to have discovered this place.

Such a beautiful little shop with jewelry, notecards, art, all made by artists in Florence. We…read morebought some hammered gold plated earrings and a ring, some notecards, and plan to go back to purchase some art. The shop owner Elena is lovely and friendly, and shared some tips for local restaurants and sites here in Florence.

I just LOVE this store! Have been coming here for many years ...a must stop every time I visit…read moreFlorence. Has lovely gift items...all unique & made locally. Prices are very reasonable & the owner is very helpful & has great suggestions.