It's quite common to want to purchase some of the typical crafts of Malaga as a souvenir to take home. If you've decided to rent a car in Malaga with us, you'll have the freedom to explore our province at your own pace and reach places that would otherwise be difficult. In this small guide, we're going to suggest some places where you can find the best crafts of the province, which will adorn your home and remind you of the unforgettable experience you had visiting the towns of Malaga by car.
There are numerous places in our province where you can find potters who still work in the traditional way. Until the 70's of the 20th century, some coastal towns such as Torremolinos or Fuengirola still persisted in the work of pottery, although nowadays to find a real artisan work we will have to immerse ourselves in the inland villages.
Coín has always been known for its traditional pottery, from vases to flowerpots, animal containers and many other traditional utensils. This deep-rooted tradition led to the establishment of a pottery school in the town where traditional utensils are developed.
Nowadays you can find some places where you can buy ceramics in Malaga:
Nowadayas, artisitic blacksmiths carry on their work in forges at Arroyo de la Miel, Cártama, Estepona, Fuengirola, Humilladero, Marbella, etc.
Blacksmiths in Malaga: https://g.page/forjamalaga?share
Carpet weaving is being recovered as a craft in Málaga, Marbella and Estepona. It is done by hand, with wool, coton, jude, flax and silk. Embroidery is done at present only at Málaga and Macharaviaya for table linen, handkerchiefs and sheets. Regional costumes and riding habits are made at Antequera.
Traditional carpets in Competa: https://goo.gl/maps/MnhbwCSRhSpZRCyM9
Many tourists are amazed by the beauty of a Spanish guitar. In Malaga you can buy a real guitar, handmade with quality wood and that will offer you not only one of the best souvenirs but also a musical instrument with a clean and harmonious sound to practice with if you feel like it.
Guitar making in Málaga is limited to only a few workshops, for it requires first class wood, specialization and specific knowledge.
Here you will find places that sell handcrafted souvenirs:
Azahar handcrafts in Frigiliana: https://goo.gl/maps/sYtiHMYLu7r3r6Je6
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