This shop of hand-made Italian toys, clocks, and most notably Pinocchio dolls was such a lucky find today... I'd read about it but hadn't yet decided to find it in all of Rome. We came home with a little pack of small goods but I'm still thinking of heading back for a clock or doll. I'm a sucker for anything well made and local, but it was the displays that I was most drawn to- the objects in process. Who knows I might still come home with one of those beautiful Pinocchio dolls for Claude... or for myself.
oh Jennifer, so happy to see this post. I will be in Rome, in May....I want to try and find this shop, what a beautiful keepsake, and Pinnochio, that a great story. thanks for sharing this...... Hope you are having a beautiful time.
ReplyDeletewhat wonderfull toys!
ReplyDeleteP.S have you seen any of their beautiful glass yet?
What a magical place! I am having so much fun following your blog and watching how your experience is unfolding. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Jen!
ReplyDeleteHope you're out and about enjoying your day.
Can't wait to join you during your birthday week.
Loved that little shop! My husband likes scooters so he purchased one from Bartolucci while we were there.
ReplyDeleteI also have a picture sitting on the bench next to Pinnochio in front of that shop. Brings back happy memories...
Oh I would Love a Pinnochio!! Do they ship them out??
ReplyDeleteWhen I was there, we found an old man named Gueppeto who sat there and carved me a Pinnochio quick as you please--fabulous find!
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