Cuenca is very famous for its artesanía. Along Gran Colombia and on Benigno Malo street, you can find several craftware shops and souvenirs such as: Carvings, ceramics, basketwork, jewelry, embroidered shirts, onyx, painted wood and woven stuffs. If you are looking for leather, there are several good leather shops off Bolívar between Benigno Malo and Luis Cordero. El Tucán.- Address: Borrero 7-35.Arte Artesanías y Antiguedades.- For textiles, antiques, and jewelry. Address: Borrero and Córdova Galería Pulla.- Sculpture and jewelry. Address: Jaramillo 6-90.Torres.- For traditional Indian women's skirts. Address: between Sucre and Córdova. Bazaar Susanita.- Woolen sweaters. Address: Benigno Malo 1092. Galápagos.- Nice crafts. Address: Borrero 6-75. El Barranco.- Nice crafts. Address: Hermano Miguel 3-23 and Av. 3 de Noviembre. Yapacunchi.- Luis Cordero and Bolívar. Galería Claudio Maldonado.- Silver and precious stones. Address: Bolivar 7-75. El Dorado hotel.- Sales very good quality handicrafts. Artesa.- Modern Ecuadorian ceramics. Address: Luis Cordero 10-31 and Gran Colombia. Centro Cultural Jorge Moscoso.- Weaving, handicrafts and antiques exhibitions. Address: Presidente Córdova 6-14 and Hermano Miguel. |