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Argentina

Souvenirs, Handicraft shopping in Argentina

  1. A

    Arte de Pueblos

    Shop with a clear conscience at Arte de Pueblos. Fair-trade crafts produced by indigenous artisans in the Argentine provinces of Salta, Formosa, and Río Negro use natural materials and traditional techniques to produce this range of wooden utensils, woven belts, ceramic bowls and ethnic jewelry.

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  2. B

    Tierra Adentro

    Tierra Adentro works with nonprofit organizations to help preserve indigenous communities in northern Argentina. Fair-trade practices brought this fine range of hand-woven cushion covers, colorful wall hangings and striking Mapuche silver necklaces to the capital city.

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  3. C

    Fundación Silataj

    The hand-woven woolen mittens go for 30 pesos, but the fair-trade opportunity, as they say, is priceless. Fundación Silataj supports the indigenous artisans of northern Argentina. Go on a responsible shopping spree and pick up some gorgeous wooden serving dishes.

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