Casa Rialto

Casarialto– say that three times fast! What a beautiful, tasteful shop!
Determined, not to be wooed by any more clothing retailers, cassa caught me off guard. This is where my next scarf purchases will be made. The display of the shop is admirable, this is a wearable gallery or masterpieces, many one offs and a lot of «sale» racks getting a look through. I like that they cater to men and women and that their universal approach to providing takes you on a journey through the back of their «retail shop front» and into a home wares section before you even realise.
The women, their style and their products are all top quality. The prices are reasonable and the service is honest and friendly. Their website does them no justice (mainly promotes an accommodation business they must also be dabbling with) so if in town, make the journey– you will be generously rewarded.

I first noticed Casa Rialto when I was taking photos of it’s dilapidated façade and old doors which made for beautiful images, I had a peek inside one of the windows and saw beautiful wooden furniture and curious objects and was interested to see what else lay in this huge space. The first room you walk into is filled with clothes mainly lightweight colourful prints, as you make your way to the next room you see parts of the old building with beautiful old lime stone brick arches and parts of red brick walls.
Beyond lies large classic wooden furniture like dinner tables, cabinets as well as quirky ornaments and sculptures. I was particularly fond of their many modern pig ornaments in different bright colours, strange to see something so out there in such a classic and historic environment. But there are many more interesting pieces and I love that they have managed to incorporate the old and the new in such an interesting way.