| Fashion | | | | (locally known as the "oro bianco" or white gold). Highly |
| The unique designs fashioned by Positano moda have | | | | recommended are the delectable balls of fior di latte |
| recently gained recognition not just in Italy but all over | | | | weighing in at one pound each made by the Azienda |
| the world. The designs use high quality fabrics and are | | | | Agricola Naclerio. |
| peppered with innovative hand-embroidery coupled | | | | Not to be forgotten are the delicious pastries of the |
| with tailored seams that defy traditional lines. | | | | region. Sfogiatelle, lobster tails, Neapolitans, the list goes |
| Leather sandals are also a local find, and many of the | | | | on and on. In short, this is not a region to be counting |
| local shoemakers will even craft them to the perfect | | | | calories in. But if you must, bear in mind that all the |
| fit while you wait. | | | | walking up and down steps should cancel out quite a |
| Food | | | | few! |
| The gastronomical pleasures of the Campania region | | | | Artisans: |
| are endless. For one, the 'Caprese' salad originated just | | | | Aside from clothing and shoes, this region is especially |
| across the bay of Naples in Capri. This traditional dish | | | | well known for its ceramics. Here you will find |
| is served in the colors of the Italian flag, with red | | | | everything from charms for necklaces to giant |
| tomatoes, milky white fresh mozzarella cheese, and | | | | chandeliers made out of colorful ceramic and |
| green basil leaves. A little salt on top and olive oil | | | | decorated by hand by skilled artisans. The prices, |
| drizzled over it, and there you have a little bit of | | | | patterns, and styles vary from town to town and from |
| heaven on a plate. | | | | shop to shop. While still pretty, some of the patterns |
| Pizza originated in the region as well, and the local | | | | you find in many of the shops have become overly |
| pizzas have thick crusts, a delectable layer of fresh | | | | repetitive and commercial. If you take a close look and |
| tomato, and heaps of the local fresh mozzarella | | | | compare the products in a few shops, it should be |
| cheese, cooked until just browned on the top with the | | | | evident which ones are hand painted originals and |
| crust still soft. | | | | which are mass-produced by machine. |
| Along the state thoroughfare leading from Naples to | | | | At a shop named Anfora, the artists can still be found |
| the Amalfi Coast, the town of Agerola lies just a few | | | | hand decorating their work at any given time. Their lab |
| kilometers before Positano, and is loaded with small | | | | and showroom is located in the town of Vietri Sul |
| factories which produce fresh mozzarella cheese | | | | Mare along the Corso Umberto, 32. |