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Panarea native and stylist Giovanna Mandarano captures the vitality of the island with her women's clothing and accessories line that's known for bold prints, flowing fabrics, and lots and lots of color. Though there are now multiple locations throughout Sicily and in Rome, the original Panarea location, which opened in 2006, remains the heart of the collection. This is your go-to boutique for the effortlessly chic style that the island is known for.
Artisan Barbara Calabresi hand dyes yarns and silk with vegetable dyes from the island's flora (chamomile, artichokes, pomegranates); she weaves the thread into fabric, then designs and produces clothing and housewares (tablecloths, bedspreads, and rugs) from the cloth. Shop her charming boutique, or sign up for one of her special courses where you can learn how to dye and weave on a “nomadic” loom. All classes are suitable for beginners. Barbara has also added botanical printing (transferring the pigments of leaves and flowers onto fabric) to her skill set and clothing line. The shop is open only by appointment.
