Where to buy gifts from around the world The United States Of America

There are few truly interesting stores on Venice Boardwalk, the busy street that stretches along the beach. Nevertheless, this one sells authentic Native American handicrafts: dreamcatchers made by the Cherokees, turquoise and silver jewelry made by the Navajos, clothing, woven blankets, pottery, baskets... Each object is signed by its author. A very nice store with reasonable prices.

This district/market is home to the Alameda museum, several restaurants, as well as a gigantic market spread out in the street and in the adjacent buildings. Here, Mexicanness is exposed in the form of more or less artisanal products, sold by hundreds: jewels, potteries, paintings, sculptures, carpets, clothes... Ultra touristic certainly, but to be seen for the typical folklore of San Antonio. Unfortunately, this historical market has been converted into a modern space and has lost its charm.

Crate and Barrel is THE home furnishings, decor and accessories store in the United States. It's simple, you can find everything from dishes to storage accessories, garden furniture, bathroom knick-knacks, designer lighting, mirrors and wallpaper of all kinds. Since its opening on Michigan Avenue, this store has been drawing crowds of Chicagoans. If you're looking to give your living room an American feel back home, this is a must-see.

A visit to Old Town is inseparable from a visit to its market, ideal for buying travel souvenirs. There are over 40 stores selling a choice of Mexican textiles, leather accessories, blankets and ponchos woven in Peru, Ecuador and Guatemala, Amerindian dreamcatchers, silver and turquoise jewelry, sombreros, tea and coffee, dolls, Peruvian-made mirrors, objets d'art... Plus: every weekend, stalls from the Harney Street Market add to the mix.

In the heart of El Presidio, this block is made up of a succession of boutiques organized around a pretty, shady garden that houses the terrace of Jojo's Restaurant. It's a pleasure to move from a vinyl store to a small independent chain selling printed T-shirts, which in turn leads to a space specializing in tableware, adjacent to a craft workshop selling drawings and paintings... In short, you move from one universe to another as you stroll along. A very pleasant experience. Everything is made locally.