Art & Craft shopping in Spain
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Art Montfalcon
Beneath the over-arching vaults of this Gothic cavern is spread an incredible range of gift ideas and art. The most appealing are the prints of local and universal inspiration. Thrown in are original works of art by local artists, framed and ready to go, and a whole range of Barcelona memorabilia, from ceramics to arty T-shirts.
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Villegas Ceràmica
For some curious ceramics that have nothing to do with traditional wares, poke your head in here. Arresting items include owl’s-head clocks (in which the eyes move back and forth), pottery statues of stretched human figures, Barcelona taxis, ceramic wall-hangings and loads of other original items.
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Meryan
Córdoba is known for its cuero repujado (embossed leather) goods, silver jewellery (particularly filigree) and attractive pottery. Meryan is good for quality embossed leather, although it’s factory-produced (on a relatively small scale).
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Drap
This busy shop brings out the giddy little girl in all of us - which generally comes as a surprise to blokes - as it's packed to the rafters with everything relating to dolls and their well-being, from miniature jars of jam to intricate handmade mansions.
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BSB Alfombras
Designer carpets and rugs are strung up like the modern works of art they are. Hand-knotted rugs maintain tradition in production as does the use of fine Tibetan wool and Chinese silk, but designs are contemporary and challenging.
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El Indio
Take a giant leap back into the late 19th century. You probably won’t be in the market for bolts of cloth while in Barcelona, but admire the Modernista shop front before simply wandering in for a look around this time-warp store.
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Laguna Taller de Taracea
A distinctive local craft is taracea (marquetry), used on boxes, tables, chess sets and more - the best have shell, silver or mother-of-pearl inlays. Marquetry experts can be seen at work in Laguna Taller de Taracea.
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Teranyina
Artist Teresa Rosa Aguayo runs this textile workshop in the heart of the artsy bit of El Raval. You can join courses at the loom, admire some of the rugs and other works that Teresa has created and, of course, buy them.
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Marc 3
A yawning cavern of posters, prints and original paintings awaits those who need to dress their walls. You can go for the tried and true Robert Doisneau kissing scenes or some wonderfully obscure reproduction adverts.
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Artespaña
Granadino crafts include embossed leather, guitars, wrought iron, brass and copper ware, basket weaving and textiles. Look out for these in the government-run Artespaña.
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Nómada
For something really special, check out the exquisite carpets, bags and other artefacts here, all ethically sourced by the proprietors. There are also superb artworks on fabric by Basque painters.
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Gibraltar Crystal
Gibraltar Crystal produces elegant glassware on its premises and there are free demonstrations. Shops are normally open 09:00 to 19:30 Monday to Friday and until 13:00 Saturday.
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Centro Para la Artesanía
For local handicrafts try Centro para la Artesanía, which is both an exhibition space and sales outlet, located just west of Plaza de la Fuensanta.
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Cerámica Fabre
Classic pots with distinctive granadino green or blue-and-white glazing can be bought at Cerámica Fabre.
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Zoco
In the Judería, Zoco is a group of workshops-showrooms selling good but pricey crafts.
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Sala de Promoción de la Artesanía
Run by the provincial government; stocks typical extremeño handicrafts.
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