Minas Gerais

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  • 1. Centro de Artesanato Mineiro

    Centro

    The wide range of crafts by regional artisans—including tapestries, embroidery, jewelry, and sculptures—makes this center within the Palácio das Artes complex well worth a visit.

    Av. Afonso Pena 1537, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, 30130–004, Brazil
    031-3272–9513
  • 2. Cerâmica Saramenha

    The technique used in the pottery and sculptures at Cerâmica Saramenha has its roots in Portugal. The items were created as a local alternative to the imported goods from Europe in the colonial era. Many local villagers sell plates, pots, pans, and beautiful decorative items in the Saramenha style at the shop in the outskirts of Ouro Preto.

    Rodovia dos Inconfidentes, Km 87, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
    031-99675–0701
  • 3. Gomides

    Barra

    This shop in the Barra neighborhood carries unique sculptures and opens by appointment only, generally in the evenings.

    Beco da Mãe Chica 37, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, 35400–000, Brazil
    031-3551–4571
  • 4. Ita Gemas

    Centro

    This is one of the best gem shops in town, especially for the rare imperial topaz.

    Rua Conde de Bobadela 40, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, 35400–000, Brazil
    031-3551–4895
  • 5. Mercado Central

    Centro

    In the more than 400 stores in this beautiful old market dating from 1929 you can find typical products from Minas Gerais such as cheese, guava and milk sweets, arts and crafts, household trinkets, medicinal herbs and roots, and countless varieties of cachaça, the Brazilian sugarcane spirit. Everyone from municipal workers to local celebrities stop by the popular bars inside the market to drink beer and sample the notable appetizers, such as liver with onions. The market is particularly crowded on Saturday.

    Av. Augusto de Lima 744, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, 30190–922, Brazil
    031-3274–9434

    Shop Details

    Rate Includes: Free, Mon.–Sat. 7–6, Sun. 7–1
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  • 6. Mercado de Pedra Sabão

    Centro

    At the daily handicrafts fair in front of the Igreja de São Francisco de Assis, vendors sell various decorative objects carved in soapstone. Paintings and wood carvings can also be found here.

    Largo de Coimbra s/n, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, 35400–000, Brazil
  • 7. Vitoriano Veloso (Bichinho)

    The small, quiet village of Vitoriano Veloso, more commonly known as Bichinho, is recognized in the region for the quality of its arts and crafts and reasonable prices. It's a good option for a day trip. All artisans are based on the same road that cuts through the village. If you want to see artisans at work, head to Oficina de Agosto, the workplace of Toti Bech, an artist who created the craft tradition of Bichinho some 15 years ago.

    Tiradentes, Minas Gerais, 36325–000, Brazil
  • 8. Arte Sacra Antiguidades

    Funcionários

    Fine Minas antiques are the specialty of Arte Sacra Antiguidades.

    Rua Alagoas 785, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, 30130–160, Brazil
    031-3261–7256
  • 9. Artstones

    Although not as upscale as the stores in Ouro Preto, Artstones carries imperial topazes, emeralds, quartz, and tourmalines, and has some finished jewelry.

    Rua Ministro Gabriel Passos 22, Tiradentes, Minas Gerais, 36325–000, Brazil
    032-3355–1730
  • 10. BH Shopping

    Belvedere

    Many shops in Belo Horizonte's most exclusive mall sell designer clothes for men and women. It has cinemas and a large and varied food court.

    BR 356 No. 3049, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, 30320–900, Brazil
    031-4003–4135
  • 11. Divina Obra

    Savassi

    Modern handmade objects, including souvenirs and home decor items made by up-and-coming Brazilian artists, are found in the Divina Obra.

    Av. Prudente de Morais 1270, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
    031-2551–9306
  • 12. Imperial Gemas Brasil

    Here you can visit a stone-cutting and -setting workshop. Various types of topaz can be found here, as well as green tourmaline and amethyst. You can choose from the available jewelry sets or ask the store to make items to your specifications.

    Rua Amélia Bernhaus 11, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, 35400–000, Brazil
    031-8596–2142
  • 13. Maria das Coisas

    Rosário

    This shop sells crafts made in Ouro Preto, cosmetics of traditional Brazilian perfumeries, and fine objects and clothes.

    Rua Getúlio Vargas 281, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, 35400–000, Brazil
    031-3552–2262

    Shop Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
  • 14. Pérola Ouro Preto

    Centro

    Pérola is a cosmetics company run by Fundação Sorria, an NGO that provides dental treatment to children and teenagers of disadvantaged backgrounds. This stall inside Cine Vila Rica sells locally made soaps, shampoos, lotions, and cosmetics.

    Praça Reinaldo Alves de Brito 47, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, 35400–000, Brazil
    031-8677–2518
  • 15. Ronaldo Fraga

    Savassi

    Minas Gerais culture influences the work of Ronaldo Fraga, one of Brazil's main fashion designers. Here, you can find unique clothing and accessories for women, men, and children.

    Rua Fernandes Tourinho 81, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, 30112–000, Brazil
    031-3282–5379
  • 16. Shopping Cidade

    Centro

    The shops at this popular downtown mall carry clothes, electronics, and just about everything else you could want.

    Rua Tupis 337, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, 30190–060, Brazil
    031-3279–1200
  • 17. ZNelson Arte Sacra

    Centro

    Zé Nelson sells crafts and makes beautiful wood objects in mineiran baroque style: angels, oratories, and other sacred art. Make sure you call to make an appointment before visiting his workshop.

    Rua Clodomiro de Oliveira 74, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, 35400-000, Brazil
    031-3551–6434

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