Gnostic Tower Dorsoduro — Local services in Venice

Absolutely fantastic printed t-shirt & tote bag store! Recently established business is owned by young locals who sells only their own products. The shirt graphics are by selected local artists and the owners do it all by themselves from printing (by hand) to selling. The graphics are just amazing! The motifs range from simply funny (with a good taste) to deep, thoughtful, and critical. You really should read the presentation texts of the shirts on the wall, so as to really appreciate the art. The shirts come in selected colors and models only, meaning that you cannot choose the picture and the color of the shirt independently. The selection seems quite justified and is clearly well thought out, though. The shirts are of excellent quality, and the 100% cotton fabric is very comfortable (I was told that a transition to using organic cotton only is on the way, which would be a really nice move). The pictures are printed by hand, evidently with great care, so that even all details in the prints are of highest possible quality. Just amazing, keep it going guys! (And please, please open an online...

I didn’t want to buy anymore souvenirs because my luggage is pretty packed, but I ended up buying some anyways. This is a locally owned business, the shirts are creative, and the service was welcoming. I was watching the gentleman working on the counter explain the t-shirt design and inspiration to a child. He didn’t project that it was a waste of time but rather, he was very proud that someone took the the time to ask. He gave the young lady the history of Dragonball Z, lol. It was great to see. I also asked questions and he also took his time explaining the artists’ process of conjuring ideas in their heads to a shirt. Their influence ranges from Edgar Allan Poe, the aforementioned Dragonball Z, to the plague to name a few. Trust me this place is not morose at all. Its fun, it’s creative, and it’s a must stop. If you’re in Venice, don’t ignore this place of creativity and...

We found this shop in Venice by accident, but I am so happy we did! They have high quality t-shirts with unique and creative designs. The staff is very nice and friendly! And the prices weren't high at all (mainly for this location). Great place to buy some cool shirts/bags and support a nice local company! :)

Edit, two years later: we happened to visit Venice again, so it was clear we would return here as well. And yes, it's still a super friendly place; some designs remained, and some new ones appeared with new items (notebooks, bags, hoodies, etc.). Oh, and the prices stayed the same as well (which is unusual for the location, I think). I hope we may return here...