Artesano's has an eclectic offering of Latin American baubles, clothing, and decorations. There are two locations, fairly close to one another, on Bearskin Neck in Rockport. The stores are pretty much mirror images, and sometimes only one location is open.
I love browsing the "kitchen" items at Artesano's! Things like plastic fruits to hang on your walls and the death themed Mexican figurines. Particularly chilling is the pregnant skeleton person. There are a lot of unique items, however, they aren't hand-made. I've seen similar items in similarly themed stores all over New Hampshire and Massachusetts. They may be "unique" but they are definitely mass produced.
The jewelry is always cute. I have bought a few pairs of earrings. My favorite are the crocheted flower earrings that they offer in abundance. Some of the bracelets are cheaply made though and will break if you wear them too often or hit your wrist against a hard enough surface.
The prices are normal for Rockport, but still kind of high. I don't want to spend almost $20 for hand-painted plastic peppers to hang on my wall. The jewelry is priced reasonably, as are the popular clothes from Nepal. Be aware that sizes in Nepal are vastly smaller than they are here. My poor boyfriend is an average sized guy and had to buy a triple x large jacket, and that's a snug fit!
Artesano's is a nice break from the usual tourist traps with their nautical themed items at inflated prices so be sure to go in and browse if you're in Rockport. You may find some cute items, and some good bargains! read more