Arts and Crafts

Andanças - Arte Popular.
Rua Marquês de São Vicente, 52 - Loja 324
Gávea 22459-900 - Rio de Janeiro - RJ
Phone: (021) 239-3048.
An arts and crafts gallery in the Shopping Center da Gávea, Rio de Janeiro. Superb selection of works by some of Brazil's best craftspeople. Weavings, ceramics from the famed regions of Northeastern Brazil, Minas Gerais and São Paulo, wood-carvings and more.
Renaissance, Jacilene do Brasil
Store in the Shopping Center Guararapes
Phone: (081) 361-0685
Store, Wholesale and Export
Av. Conselheiro Aguiar, 2360
Boa Viagem
51020 Recife, Pernambuco
Phone: (081) 465-2910
Fax: (081) 465-4547

This is the best place in Brazil to buy Renaissance laces. Jacilene and her husband started this business a long time ago, with a tiny store in the Boa Viagem beach neighborhood of Recife. Her beautiful designs are lovingly crafted by hundreds of lacemakers, then whitened, starched and carefully pressed. Her tablecloths, pillowcases, nightgowns, and baby christening gowns have been sold to customers from all other the world. I once saw a tablecloth several feet long, right before it was shipped to the Government House in Lisbon. It was absolutely gorgeous! There's also a new store in the Shopping Center Recife. In both stores you can now see lacemakers demonstrating their craft. It's just wonderful!

Didara Textile Designs by Goya Lopes
Rua Gregório de Mattos, 20
Pelourinho
Salvador, Bahia

Superb selection of textiles, clothing, bags, pillow covers, etc. with Afro-Brazilian inspiration. Bright colors and original designs.

Coisas da Terra
Rua Gregório de Mattos, 19
Pelourinho
Salvador, Bahia

Marvelous, colorful ceramic fruits and plants. First-class design and craftsmanship. Other Brazilian crafts, paintings, etc. Worth a visit to Salvador, honestly!