I had bookmarked this spot while I was doing research for San Juan. It did not disappoint. They had…read morean excellent selection of artwork that was handcrafted, which is something that I look for nowadays when I travel. I don't want the cheap, dropshipped souvenirs from China. I want something handmade in the place I'm visiting. This store had so many nice items from prints to ornaments to magnets. If you're looking for something unique to take home or to gift to your friends and family at home, this is the spot.

If you find yourself in Old San Juan, skip all the tourist traps filled with junk made in China and…read moretake a stroll through PR Arts & Crafts. They have beautiful art and crafts from local artisans - from jewelry to paintings to photographs to ceramic and more. Everything is so unique and special; nothing mass produced. There were several pieces I wanted to buy, but I settled on a small painting and a large framed photo. The only problem is the photo in the frame was too big to take on the plane back home. The store could not take the photograph out of the professional framing, but they took my information and reached out to the artist to see if she could bring in a copy of the photograph without a frame. They called me back a couple of weeks later, the artist had brought in the photo and they were happy to ship to me. I have never had such wonderful service from a store where they went out of their way to make a customer happy. 10/10 definitely would recommend for unique finds, great customer service, and to support local artists.

I go there every time I visit to get souvenirs made by Puerto Rican artesans. LOVE, LOVE the clay…read morefemale faces with the lashes, earrings, different hair color, etc. They pack it up for you very well for the plane travel.

This shop is AWESOME! Best shopping experience here, especially if you appreciate art. The two men…read moreworking were really sweet and eager to help and explain everything behind the art. Thank you so much!!

***My patented pre-visit tip: Bring bags or be prepared to shell out a buck for a reusable shopping…read morebag, they don't use paper or plastic shopping bags!*** Look, who doesn't want to nab some souvenirs to take back to the fam when they're on a trip? Easy. Pop into any gift shop, grab some clam shells with googly eyes, a velour bag of polished rocks, and a novelty t-shirt that informs people that the wearer received nothing from your visit but its lousy self. Look at the labels on those items. Where were they made? I'll bet they were made in China, just like the other 92% of stuff you own. Those clam shells? They're the same ones you'll find at gift shops from Puerto Rico to Florida to Maine. I absolutely sh*t you not, on our trip to PR, I found some resin elephant statues emblazened with "Puerto Rico" banner stickers glued to the bases. Seriously. Elephants. Everyone knows Puerto Rico has been elephant free ever since the Great Elephant War of '72. So stupid. This shop (and its sister) features items made in PR by PR folks. From postcards to coffee to instruments to ceramics to knit doll clothes to cigars and candy, everything you find here is made locally. It's a bit spendy compared to the crap in the standard souvenir shops, but it's worth a few dollars and/or cents more to help the local economy and to support local artists and farmers. This store is always well-staffed, and although some of the attention they pay you is clearly because they want to make sure you're not filling your pockets with merchandise. That said, they are extremely knowledgeable about their products and helpful. Keep Chinese-made souvenirs for your next trip to China. When you're in PR, stop here for quality and authenticity. And be sure to ask them about elephant statues.

Artesania Mundo Taino in San Juan is a great gift shop to find items made in Puerto Rico for those…read moreon your gift list. I really like their selection of different items and the variety that they have available here. I was able to find exactly what I was looking for. The staff here is very knowledgeable and attentive. I was happy with all of my purchases.

Word art gets me EVERY time. Words are how I express myself and how I heal, so when I saw this…read morewindow display, I immediately stopped and went in. Peace is found in EVERY corner. The customer service was great and they took time to tell me about the local author and her artist husband, the inspiration of each piece, and the prices were extremely reasonable. Such a great shop.

Wandering around Old San Juan, I turned into a storefront gallery because I was caught by a poet's…read moreprint out front, "Stop: You own this moment", which it turns out is by Lady Lee Andrews, owner of the shop. The longer I wandered, the more items I loved, coming away with her work in the form of two prints and a book of poetry, several cards and a few stickers, as well as a watercolor print onto a tile of Los Tres Reyes by her Nico Thomassin. But it wasn't just the items, the entire place felt warm and welcoming, Lady Lee herself was a gem, and there's an airy, decorated studio space in the back for writing in. According to the sign, on Tuesdays they have an open mic of some kind. If I lived closer I would spend a lot of time here.

Great Hat shop, stepped inside in search of a nice hat for the summer sun. The service was helpful…read moreand attentive! I bought a very nice Panama that will serve me in style for many years! Highly recommended!!

They were really helpful and friendly, not pushy at all. Lots of traditional and non traditional…read moreoptions. Very nice quality for cost.

My family and I came to Puerto Rico for vacation, and my boyfriend suggested we make bracelets…read moreafter watching a video on social media. Initially, the first lady who assisted us was nice, but after the manager-owner showed up, it went downhill. Not all the bracelets were even finished, and the employees started demanding that we pay, giving the impression we were gonna steal something. They all seemed disorganized when I asked them to show me a price breakdown and scrambled to come up with a total that changed twice. After spending $160, I have to say the experience was horrible, and I do not recommend spending time or money at this store. Terrible customer service!

Wide selection of items, unique items too, the name rightly describes the store. The prices were…read moremoderate to pricey as you can tell in the videos. Went 2 days in a row, on the second day and left with an unpleasant taste after the 2nd visit. The shop attendant saw the headband bought the day before on my partner's head and we were back to get 2 more, and accused them passively aggressively of stealing. Instead of the 2 items presented, they asked so 3? No, 2! Sigh.

The best shop i was in for my whole cruise,,,,,I bought a lot ,,shipped some..Owner was from…read moreMontreal ,,,The combination of textiles and jewelry was wonderful..

This is one of my favorite shops in Old San Juan. It carries a nicely curated assortment of beaded…read morejewelry, scarves, tote bags, small purses, keychains and hair accessories, as well as a section in the back that includes more home décor items like small boxes, tablecloths and pillow coverings. Prices are a bit more than I would like to pay for some of the items (probably due to the touristic location), but some items, especially the smaller jewelry pieces, are more reasonable. Definitely recommend their jewelry for its uniqueness and fashion, but be careful when you are wearing the beaded pieces because they can easily break. I was launching my suitcase into an Uber on a prior trip and broke a portion of a beaded necklace.

A cool shop, and definitely a cut above other souvenir and gift shops, but the most memorable part…read morewas how rude the staff was. When I was trying to check out, the woman wouldn't move the machine that accepts cards, so I had to reach around the register to try to tap my phone. It wasn't working (likely because the angle was wrong). I expected her to move it or help me but, instead, she took a sip of her tea, and just looked at me. I said "I don't know what to do," and she said "I don't either. It's not my problem. ApplePay has been working all day." Then went back to her tea. It was like something out of a movie! I told another staff member, but no help. I finally went back, with my husband's credit card, and she made a snide remark to my husband about me! It was such a surreal experience. Why work in a shop to be a jerk to people?

An excellent place to purchase original Puerto Rican art from Marte artist. We love visiting the…read moreisland and purchasing beautiful pieces to add to our collection of Puerto Rican scenes and every day life. They have all kinds of pieces from historical, still life, traditional daily life to abstract. We loved their pieces and the prices are reasonable. Be ready to haggle on prices, they were comfortable with the haggle. Overall our first time visiting this location and we liked our experience. You can get something super affordable as a keepsake as well as original works of art.

Walking through this space had me in tears. The pure volume of art and artifacts is overwhelming…read more The immersive experience of art you can touch and pick through is a wholly unique experience. It feels like the studio home of an artist who works furiously around the clock to make and explore techniques while the tropical breeze winds in through every open window. It reminded me that art is for feeling and experiencing in a way that is deeper than standing back and staring at 1 piece at a time on a stark gallery wall.