Arts and Crafts

Here are some addresses for great Brazilian crafts. We try to keep this page up-to-date, but as you know, things change...

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.
Armazém du Arquiteto
Al. Gabriel Monteiro da Silva, 57
Jardim Paulistano - São Paulo - SP
Phone: (011) 883-6964
Crafts from Minas Gerais, especially wood-carvings. They also have a store in New York City at 155, Wooster St, Soho, (212) 780-9640.
Galeria de Arte Brasileira
Al. Lorena, 2163
Cerqueira César - São Paulo - SP
Phone: (011) 853-8769
Naive paintings, semiprecious stones, ceramics, wood sculptures.
Depósito Santa Fé
Rua Aspicuelta, 58
Vila Madalena - São Paulo - SP
Phone: (011) 211-2270
Wood-carvings, hammocks, pillows, furniture.
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!
Ceart Crafts Market
Av. Santos Dumont, 1589
Aldeota
Fortaleza, Ceará
For all crafts: laces, pottery, basketry, and the loveliest hammocks in the world.
Trapos & Fiapos
Salinas Casa Shopping Loja 107
Av. Washington Soares, 909
Fortaleza, Ceará
Phone: (085) 241-1509
Beautiful rugs made of cotton and palm fibers. I couldn't resist and brought a few home.
Objetos & Texturas Guiomar Marinho
Av. Dom Luis, 66
Aldeota
Fortaleza, Ceará
Phone: (085) 224-0152
Fax: (085) 224-0239
Gorgeous rugs, baskets and more. Again, couldn't resist doing a little shopping there.
Rose Melo Studio & Design
Salinas Casa Shopping Lojas 34/35
Av. Washington Soares, 909
Fortaleza, Ceará
Phone/Fax: (085) 241-1814
Rose creates wonderful pillows and upholstery with her hand-painted fabrics. Don't miss it!
Yamor da Ethel
Av. Monsenhor Tabosa, 1400 Loja 4, 5 e 6
Phone: (085) 248-5334
Av. Monsenhor Tabosa, 311
Phone: (085) 219-4136
E-mail: ethel@ivia.com.br
Fortaleza, Ceará
Absolutely superb laces: tablecloths, pillow covers, placemats, you name it! To die for! Rivals Jacilene in Recife.

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