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Shopping
A handful of interesting shops dot La Rambla, but the real fun starts inside the labyrinth.
Young fashion on Carrer d'Avinyó, a mixed bag on Avinguda del Portal de l'Àngel, some
cute old shops on Carrer de la Dagueria and lots of exploring in tight old lanes awaits.
L'ARCA DE L'ÀVIA
Vintage, Clothing
( 93 302 15 98; Carrer dels Banys Nous 20; Liceu)
Grandma's chest is indeed full of ex-
traordinary remembrances from the past, including 18th-century embroidered silk vests,
elaborate silk kimonos and wedding dresses and shawls from the 1920s.
TALLER DE MARIONETAS TRAVI
Specialty
( 93 412 66 92; Carrer de n'Amargós 4; noon-9pm Mon-Sat; Urquinaona)
Opened in the
1970s, this atmospheric shop sells handcrafted marionettes. Don Quixote, Sancho and other
iconic Spanish figures are on hand, as well as unusual works from other parts of the world
- including rare Sicilian puppets, pieces from Myanmar (Burma), Indonesia and other
parts. Best of all, you can have a puppet made in your own likeness (prices from €300).
Bring a photo and stop in for details.
SALA PARÉS
Arts & Crafts
( 93 318 70 20;
www.salapares.com
;
Carrer del Petritxol 5; 4-8pm Mon, 10.30am-2pm & 4.30-8pm
Tue-Sat; Liceu)
Picasso had works on sale here a century ago in what is one of the city's
most venerable and still-dynamic private galleries.
PAPABUBBLE
Food
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