Artesania Shops

Artesania Del Centro , Palma Norte 506-F at Cuba. Small shop conveniently sited near the Zocalo

and stocking a small but select range of metalwork, replica icons, scented candles and the like. Metro Allende.

FONART , Juarez 89 (tel 5521-0171, www.fonart.gob.mx ). A reasonable crafts shop run by FONART, the government agency that promotes quality arts and crafts and helps the artisans with marketing and materials. The fixed prices are usually higher than elsewhere, but it is worth visiting to check price and quality before venturing to the markets. Metro Hidalgo.

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