Madrid Shopping - Made in Spain, Madrid, Spain

When I studied abroad in Madrid 3 years ago, I had a really hard time finding things from Spain to bring home. Sure there were lots of Spanish brands and tacky souvenir shops lining the center, but I鈥檓 talking about things that were actually 鈥楳ade in Spain.鈥� Something other than the same old souvenir shot glasses or printed T-shirts. I wanted something special to remember my experience and unique gifts to bring back for my friends and family.

Well, I started the search back in 2011 and I鈥檝e been adding to my list ever since. With the holidays right around the corner, I figured this was the perfect time to finally share.

So, if you鈥檙e looking to avoid all the typical 鈥楳ade in China鈥� merchandise and replace it with something authentic, you鈥檝e come to the right place.

If you鈥檙e feeling crafty and looking for a thoughtful gift, head to聽El Taller.聽Here you can choose different threads, trimmings and beads to handcraft something truly one-of-a-kind! The store carries tons of materials, so there is a wide variety to choose from and the people in the shop even help you put it together! Last year I went and made some bracelets with different sayings on them, such as 鈥榲ivir es incredible鈥� (living is incredible) and they were a hit at home! ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: Madrid Shopping - Made in Spain
Guide Location: Spain » Madrid
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Lauren Bonheim
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:

El Taller
La Intrusa
Codo 3
Aristocrazy
Lola Fonseca
Malababa
Hakei
Aplauso
Lesac

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