Handicrafts in Paraguay

Handicrafts in Paraguay

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.

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