Seville Practical Guide

SHOPPING

Shopping is another important factor to consider when choosing a holiday destination. Seville is ideal for this because it has a wide network of shopping areas, not only in the centre but also in other districts of the city (Nervión, Los Remedios). Seville offers visitors establishments with big national and international brands in fashion, footwear, accessories, jewellery, decoration, etc., either in large stores or in specialist shops.

Furthermore, because of its artisan tradition, you can buy typical products of high quality. For example, pottery and ceramics, the most established traditional manufactures, with a variety of products and styles. Those of the Triana district are well known. For many centuries, most of the factories and artisan workshops were based here. There is also special appeal and vitality surrounding the entire creative sector related to flamenco dresses (fashion, accessories, footwear), which offers both a wide range of traditional dresses and a growing number of designs that approach haute couture. Other craft items which should be considered include saddlery, because of the great love of horses, guitars made by skilled craftsmen, fans, lace and embroidered shawls from Manila. Also of note is the craftsmanship surrounding the celebrations and iconographic representations of Easter Week (imagery, precious metal work, embroidery, woodwork, embossing, gold working, quilting, candle making, among other sumptuous arts). Given their expertise, many workshops receive orders from all over Spain and Latin America.

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