A walk
through Old San Juan will display not only the fine , old buildings, but also
will provide endless opportunities for shopping. The beauty of going to Puerto Rico is that visitors from the
U.S. do not have to pay duty for any item bought on the island. Local
handicrafts like ceramics, needlework and sculptures by local artists, and
handmade goods like hammocks and jewelry are all reasonably priced and found
both in the shops and in the artisan stalls found in parks and other public
places.
Lace-making
originated in Spain and was brought to Puerto
Rico centuries ago. Bobbin lace is still found today. There are also many carved, wooden religious
figures known locally as santos or
saints. Many of these are made with handmade tools and natural veggie dyes.
Frightening, grotesque masks called carretas
or vejigante masks are another craft
that dates back centuries (probably to Africa).
They come in all shapes and sizes and colors, and make fascinating
decorations for homes and offices.
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