Olga Fisch Folklore Flagship Store — Attraction in Iñaquito

Went to a couple of Ecuadorian artisanal shops and this was my favorite. Beautiful variety of goods from home decor to Christmas ornaments to clothes/jewelry/hats. Quality was there (for example I bought a sweater that is 80% baby alpaca, 20% wool) and prices reflect that. Some things I thought were better priced than others (eg my sweater would go for 4x the price in the US but a tapestry I liked was more than I would’ve liked to pay). Overall though a place for those who appreciate non-kitschy, high quality, truly artistic souvenirs that are a beautiful reminder of...

This is a great store with an amazing variety of art and handcrafts from all over Ecuador. The mini museum on the second floor is pretty cool. It features some ancient relics (stone chairs, pots, jewelry, mortars and pestles, etc.). My only issue with this place was how the staff follow you around everywhere. They have security cameras, so I'm not sure why this is necessary. It's just a bit unwelcoming and off putting to see someone peaking around the corner at you while you're browsing the art. The lady who greeted me was really...

Oh how I love this store. Sure, there are some things that are expensive but you won't find these beautiful items anywhere else in Quito or Ecuador. Wonderfully curated collection of useable art for kitchen, clothes, skincare and artwork! I was here in November 2019 right before pandemic and happy to see the store and museum survived. So worth the stop to...