Crafts to discover Dominican Republic

Originally from Yamasá, these five brothers and sisters have made a specialty of reproducing Taino sculptures and ceramics. They set up a workshop that today employs around 30 people. They process the clay, then hand-model and sculpt replicas of Taino statuettes and objects, before firing and patinating them. Their ceramics are reproductions of original ritual objects and cemis , the idols of the Taino people. The figurines come in a wide range of colors and are ideal for interior decoration.

The painter chose to live in a country house just outside the city. A specialist in monumental frescoes, often of religious inspiration, Roberto Flores executes many official commissions. He will show you his work and amateurs will be able to buy reduced size sketches. An interesting visit in the presence of a passionate and talented artist. For beautiful souvenirs to bring back if you fall in love.

This shop offers various leather accessories, solid and finely worked. While browsing through the small space, you can choose from bags and purses, wallets, sandals, flip-flops, belts and many other things, the leather object you want for yourself or to give as a gift on your return from holiday. It is possible to ask for a custom-made accessory, but this obviously takes time. To see with the manager. Nevertheless, the choice is quite vast