Artesanías de Colombia

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Artesanías de Colombia

Artesanías de Colombia is a chain of classy shops that sells higher-end artisanal craft items like decorative home accessories, bags, toys, hammocks and some clothing. A big portion of profits is guaranteed to be received by the artisans who live in village communities all over Colombia.

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addressCalle 18 A #1-06, Bogotá
moreInfoThe organisation has several shops, two of them in Bogotá.
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