The ancestry of the native Indians and the legacy left by the Spaniards provide a very interesting and diversified selection in art and crafts. The following are examples of what is offered in Paraguay:
Ñandutí: handmade lace, based on designs of spider webs, found in Itauguá.
Ao po’í: very fine embroidery, from the village of Yataity.
Encaje Ju: miniature needlepoint lace, comes from Piribebuy.
La Gallinita: talisman of good luck, manufactured in Itá.
Filigrana (filigree): goldsmith technique that consists of making very fine threads with a metal, usually gold or silver, that make elaborate pieces of jewelry.
Harps and Guitars: handmade instruments, found in Ypacaraí and Luque.
Sombrero Pirí: typical straw hat, made in the city of Limpio.
Leather worked: all types of handcrafted leather and furniture products are found in Tobatí and Ypacaraí.
Wooden sculptures: finely carved can be found in Asunción, Concepción and Tobatí.
The poncho para´i for 60 lists: it is the traditional handmade garment that constitutes a true symbol of Piribebuy. Declared Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO
Hamacas Paraguayas (paraguayan hammocks): laid between two trees to enjoy a resting nap in the open air.
Handicrafts of Native Indians: Dishes, bows, arrows, belts, bead necklaces and handbags made by the natives can be found in abundance in Asunción and Filadelfia.