8 Best Shopping in Minas Gerais, Brazil
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Gomides
This shop in the Barra neighborhood carries unique sculptures and opens by appointment only, generally in the evenings.
Ita Gemas
This is one of the best gem shops in town, especially for the rare imperial topaz.
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Mercado de Pedra Sabão
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.
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.
Maria das Coisas
This shop sells crafts made in Ouro Preto, cosmetics of traditional Brazilian perfumeries, and fine objects and clothes.
Pérola Ouro Preto
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.
ZNelson Arte Sacra
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.