Craft Markets in Curacao.

[pauleydm]

I will be going to Curacao in October. Are there craft markets in Aruba that sell items made by local artists? Wood carvings, sculptures and original artwork. I am not looking for items made in other countries and shipped and sold in typical tourist souvenir shops. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated:)

[2Xayear]

Aruba and Curacao are two different places...

Edited February 27, 2014 by 2Xayear

[pauleydm]

Lol:). The question is for Curacao...not Aruba:)

[Brandi39]

There is a big handicraft market we passed by on a tour. Otherwise right near the pier there is a lot of locals selling some nice handcrafted items.

[Isa65]

There is a big handicraft market we passed by on a tour. Otherwise right near the pier there is a lot of locals selling some nice handcrafted items.

 

The thing is -- the stalls near the pier sell lots of stuff NOT made locally. The vendors are mostly from other islands as well. Your best bet is in a souvenir store (check for any "made in China" labels) and the one true local handcraft seller is Caribbean Handcraft in Jan Thiel.

[phoenix1181]

The thing is -- the stalls near the pier sell lots of stuff NOT made locally. The vendors are mostly from other islands as well. Your best bet is in a souvenir store (check for any "made in China" labels) and the one true local handcraft seller is Caribbean Handcraft in Jan Thiel.

 

Is Caribbean Handcraft near the port?

[Isa65]

No, this store is actually in a residential area on the East side. But they do have some items in tbe souvenier stores downtown. Right at the pier there are souvenier stores in Riffort Village that carry quality items.

[pauleydm]

Thanks for the replies:)

Edited March 20, 2014 by pauleydm