Leather: Leather is one of Spain's most highly valued products, and best buys range from stylish belts and handbags to handmade shoes and fine jackets. The top spot for such purchases in Barcelona is Loewe. An economy-conscious choice is Acosta at Avinguda Diagonal 262. This family-run chain offers a well-priced selection of leather goods.
Ceramics & Pottery: Though this is not a Barcelona specialty, you'll find a wide selection of ceramic vases, dishes, and jugs from Valencia, some of which have the style and finesse of fine art. There are also plenty of choices from areas such as Toledo and Seville. Artesania i Coses near the Picasso Museum is a good place to browse.
Porcelain: The most popular and widely available ornaments in this field are made by the Valencian company Lladró, similar in style to the Italian Capodimonte. Though considered rather twee by some, they're extremely popular with the majority of visitors. Kastoria, at Avinguda Catedral, is the place to check out statuettes and friezes.
Antiques: If you're looking for some interesting traditional engravings, carvings, or just simple bric-a-brac to take home, you have plenty of options. The best (and most expensive) option is the three-story Sala d'Art Artur Ramón in the Ciutat Vella.
Hats: If you yearn to stroll around at home in a genuine Catalan barretina (cap) or a traditional low-key campesino's beret, the place to look is Sombrería Obach in the old Jewish quarter of El Call.
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without
notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before
planning your trip.
