By: Kim ManningCarts line the street and pedestrians mosey through the leather market in Piazza San Lorenzo. Beautiful bags, jackets and shoes line the walkways taunting each passerby.
The bright colors flail in the wind and each shop keeper tries their hardest to get you to purchase something from them. The first time I ever walked down that street, I didn’t realize the intensity of the people.
“You buy now!” said one man. He angrily tried forcing a bag in my hand. He tried to knock down the price. He tried to show me other options. Apparently, window shopping is not accepted here. My initial experience made me not want to go back, but the gorgeous bags and belts over rid that thought.
At my second experience at the leather market, I looked from afar. The eager shop keepers are just a little too forward for me and looking from a distance made the experience much more enjoyable.
As soon as I saw something that caught my eye, I made my way over. I prepared for the worst. I found a burnt orange leather bag. It had tie straps and could be used as a shoulder bag, or draped across your body, 30 euro in cash (35 on a card).
The bright colors flail in the wind and each shop keeper tries their hardest to get you to purchase something from them. The first time I ever walked down that street, I didn’t realize the intensity of the people.
“You buy now!” said one man. He angrily tried forcing a bag in my hand. He tried to knock down the price. He tried to show me other options. Apparently, window shopping is not accepted here. My initial experience made me not want to go back, but the gorgeous bags and belts over rid that thought.
At my second experience at the leather market, I looked from afar. The eager shop keepers are just a little too forward for me and looking from a distance made the experience much more enjoyable.
As soon as I saw something that caught my eye, I made my way over. I prepared for the worst. I found a burnt orange leather bag. It had tie straps and could be used as a shoulder bag, or draped across your body, 30 euro in cash (35 on a card).
In addition, eager shoppers can find bracelets 2 for 5 euro or scarves 3 for 15. The leather market also has little souvenirs and knick knacks to buy for your loved ones at home.
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