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San Miguel de Allende is a town of artists; you'll find art for sale not only in galleries but also in restaurants, offices, and just about anywhere there's space in a public area. San Miguel de Allende is also a town of artisans working mainly with clay, iron, brass, tin, blown glass, and papier-maché. San Miguel de Allende is a town of shopkeepers who sell locally produced items as well as folk art and decorative objects from across Mexico. There are so many stores, and they are so different from each other, that a list would not be helpful. If you're looking for something in particular (say, gold-leaf candlesticks or a Huichol ceremonial mask), ask the shopkeepers you meet. Most of them have a good idea of what's out there.
Stores are usually open Monday through Saturday from 10am to 2pm and 4 to 8pm. Most stores close on Sunday. If you're interested in Talavera pottery, consider going to nearby Dolores Hidalgo. There are a lot of new and interesting shops on and around calles Hernández Macías and Zacateros. Also, you can find some fun knickknacks at the Mercado de Artesanías (handicrafts market), but it will require hunting through lots of goods that are either too tacky or not tacky enough. The mercado occupies a walkway 3 blocks long that descends from the municipal market past the Hotel Quinta Loreto.
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