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Hundreds of stores around Lima offer traditional crafts of varying quality. The same goes for silver and gold jewelry. Wander down Avenida La Paz in Miraflores and you'll be astounded at the number of shops selling silver knick-knacks, elaborate jewelry, and antiques. The district is also full of crafts shops, many of them along Avenida Petit Thouars. For upscale merchandise, many shoppers head to the boutiques of San Isidro. For original works of art and the highest-quality handicrafts, Barranco has excellent small galleries.
Housed in a restored mansion on Barranco's stately Avenida Sáenz Peña, this Aladdin's cave–like tienda specializes in contemporary work, as opposed to the traditional handicrafts sold by most shops. It's packed with the colorful creations of dozens of independent artists and artisans, including an impressive selection of jewelry. The little café in the back garden is a pleasant spot to take a breather while traipsing around Barranco.
The tiny but charming La Floristeria, in front of the Pasaje El Suche complex, is filled with quality handicrafts from a select group of artisans: hand-painted trays, ceramic-figure-packed retablos ayacuchanos (decorative, portable altar boxes that depict religious events), jewelry, weavings, candles, and other colorful collectables.
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