Today I visited the Otavalo craft market(Plaza De Ponchos). It’s is one of the biggest in South America. They have everything from jewelry ,oil paintings ,water colors, Llama tapestry’s, Llama rugs, ceramics, wood carvings it is unbelievable. If you can’t find it here you can’t find it anywhere. We met a very sweet couple that has a small shop in the center of the square. The shop is called ARTESANIAS AMAYA. Cecilia and her husband explained what the stories on the tapestry’s meant and they speak a little English also.
Family Artesanias- Amaya In Otavalo Ecuador
Ceramic Mask in Otavalo Ecuador
If you every get to Ecuador stop in and visit their shop and I’m sure they would be more than happy to help in your search for whatever you are looking for. In my case they lined all these handmade tapestry’s on tables and explained in details what each rub meant. 3 hours later I purchased 2 to take home with me and I can’t wait to go back. They had so many tapestry’s that were just so beautiful. These tapestry’s also are used to bring harmony, joy and happiness into the household. If you are lacking just those qualities in your household take a look at the pictures I have attached.
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Of course what visit to Otavalo would be complete without getting homemade pie and pastry’s. Yes I filled up while I was in town. I love blackberry pie or (MORA) as they call it.
Mora Pie in Otavalo Ecuador
Since writing this I have found myself short I raincoat so I’m heading back to buy a Llama sweater to keep the rain off me while in Ecuador. I’m sure ARTESANIAS AMAYA will be my next stop this weekend.I will fill you in on why I am short a raincoat another day. I could be eating some other interesting things but I prefer pastry’s
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Have a great day….
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Hi, Great article!! I am coming to Otavalo Market in October and would like to make some contacts to buy silver jewelry and wool sweaters, for export to the US.
Could you help me find some reliable, quality connections??
Thanks so much!!
Paul Jackson
If you want to get in contact with Artesanias Amaya from the blog you can contact them through their email at cfyamberla@hotmail.com or phone # 094-597-439 or 00593-62-690-517 ….They are located right in the center of the square. The name of the Plaza they are located at is called Plaza De Ponchos. If you ask anybody inside they can probably point you to them very easily. The people you are looking for are Cecila and Fabian Yamberla.