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Chinchero's Handicrafts Market: It's not as popular as Pisac's market, but in many ways, Chinchero's is more authentic, and the setting is just as spectacular. The big one is on Sunday, when the tourist buses come through, but less-hectic Tuesday and Thursday are probably better for making a deal. The quality of handicrafts is usually quite excellent. Take your camera; the sellers still wear traditional garments.
Isla Taquile, Lake Titicaca: The Taquile islanders are famous for their dress and exquisite textiles. Travelers can pick up some of the finest woven and embroidered waistbands and wool stocking caps in Peru, including some that are normally reserved for community authorities. Because they're so finely made, Taquile textiles are more expensive than the mass-produced handicrafts you'll find elsewhere in Peru. Islanders operate a co-op on the main plaza and sell from stalls during festivals.
Arequipa: Alpaca sweaters, ponchos, and hats are classic Peruvian souvenirs, and you can score them across the Andes and in Lima, but Arequipa is the top spot for really excellent export-quality goods. You'll find great designs in baby alpaca, vicuña, and wool. Visit any of the shops near the Plaza de Armas, including the alpaca boutiques that now inhabit the old cloisters of the La Compañía church. Another good spot, for slightly less swank goods, is the general handicrafts market (mercado de artesanía), whose stalls are in what used to be the old town jail.
Barrio Belén, Iquitos: Handicrafts, particularly textiles and other items from the Shipibo tribe in the Amazon, are available at the large artisans' market out by the airport, but shopping of a very different sort is pursued at the popular market in the waterfront Barrio de Belén. The wildly colorful market, which spreads over several long blocks and is a riot of activity, sells everything under the Amazon sun; let your senses be the judge. Look for unusual Amazon fish and fruits, and exotic jungle meats, such as monkey and caiman. When it becomes too much, take a breather at the fresh juice stands.
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There are various types of weaving in Peru. If you have the time, try to find out which things are actually made in the area you are visiting.
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In Lima, you can find good examples of every type of Peruvian artistic and craft production at reasonable prices if you bargain. You will also find that craft shops all over the country carry items from well beyond their region.
My 1st recommendation (Though, I would try to do it last.) would be to purchase some replicas of northern civilization pottery. You will be able to carry them safely home. There fragility will make them close to irreplaceable.
There are also lots of different types and styles of weaving in Peru. The most recognized as distinctly Peruvian is the stuffed technique for wall hangings from San Pedro de las Cajas. The weavings are exported all over the world, but if you see one you like, buy it.
If you are from a cold climate, Alpaca and Llama rugs or comforters will be attractive. But to save a lot of money next Xmas, buy all you friends and relatives Alpaca scarves for 3-6 dollars each depending on who you buy them from. They are all solid colors, functional for use everyday, one size fits all and very soft. You can also use them to protect your pottery.
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Taquili in lake Titicaca has both a cooperative craft program and community restaurant. Different community members attend the stores on a rotating basis. The prices are set by the craftsmen on their work. The attending community member can freely negotiate the price on their own work, but are limited by parameters set by other workers on their work. Overall the prices seemed comparable to those seen in Puno at stores, but if you believe in cooperation and maximum benefit to the actual producers you will want to buy something here.
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If you ever need medicine on your visit to Perú, InkaFarma is the place to buy it. This is a well working chain of drugstores located all over Perú with competitive prices. Leave a Comment
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You can pick up this brand of clothing for dirt cheap. It seems to be everywhere.
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Interesting enough, I read, that there is a "Cuzco style" in paintings. Whereas local artist mimicked European influences at first, they developed a new and distinctive Cuzco style as they grew more confident. The local artists turned their attention away from the visible world, and concentrated instead on fairytale and fable. The influence of these works on artist Paul Gauguin, who spent his childhood in Lima, is noticeable. Leave a Comment Theme: Local Craft
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Would check out this area to shop since they're not as agressive but the bargaining is fun and entertaining. There are also things that you can't find at other places around the main tourist places. The music and the ambience of the place also make you feel more comfortable. Enjoy some tea and sit and people watch. The colors of the market are great. Leave a Comment Theme: Local CraftDirections: In Pisaq, in the main square
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