Handicraft shopping in Rio De Janeiro
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Arte Brasilis
One of Copacabana’s few decent handicraft stores, Arte Brasilis sells colorful wall hangings, wooden carvings, place settings, and other handmade objects from Minas Gerais and the northeast. There are better places to shop for souvenirs, but this one is convenient if you’re based in Copacabana.
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Artíndia
Inside the grounds of the Museu do Índio, Artíndia sells a variety of indigenous handicrafts – masks, musical instruments, toys, pots, baskets and weapons. Regional artists, mostly from northern tribes, create objects crafted from native materials like straw, clay, wood and feathers.
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Brasil & Cia
This handicrafts shop sells colorful works in papier-mâché, porcelain and glass, showcasing Brazil’s rich artisan traditions. Figurines, wooden boxes, dolls and other crafts are made by artists from Pernambuco and Alagoas. Perfect for keepsakes of your travels.
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Maria de Barro
This tiny shop sells a small selection of handcrafted pieces from the northeast of Brazil. Wooden geometric vases with animals such as capybaras carved in the side, tiny clay pots and sculptures in stone are among the simple, art-naïf pieces.
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Trilhos Urbanos
Vying for attention near La Vareda, Trilhos Urbanos stocks a small but interesting assortment of handicrafts. Works by local artists and artisans are for sale – photographs, picture frames, paintings and works in metal.
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Pé de Boi
Rio’s best handicrafts stores, Pé de Boi sells works in wood and ceramic as well as tapestries, sculptures and weavings that showcase the talent of artists from Amazonia, Minas Gerais and further afield.
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Jeito Brasileiro
Next to the Corcovado train terminal in Cosme Velho, Jeito Brasileiro has a wide selection of handicrafts from all over the country, including folk art made by members of the Camucim tribe.
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O Sol
Run by a nonprofit organization, this delightful store displays the works of regional artists and sells baskets, woven rugs and Brazilian folk art in clay, wood and porcelain.
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La Vereda
Brazilian handicrafts as well as work from local artists and artisans are featured here. Several other handicraft shops are nearby.
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