Still, guitar is just one of the three major parts of Flamenco as an art form the other two being song and dance. Flamenco Music - What appears to some like an infusion of Arab culture into a European one, Flamenco music by now has become an inseparable part of the fiery Spanish tradition, closely associated with a classical guitar. Price: varies, according to product, from €2.50 and upġ. If you’ve ever danced the Macarena, you’ll know that the song was named after Seville’s famous Virgin of the same name, whose procession during the early dawn of Good Friday is among the most popular. Or else, pick up a small image or pendant of the most famous saints – Seville’s Virgin Mary, La Virgen de los Reyes and Christ, El Jesús del Gran Poder (he’s also the oldest float still in use!) or San Fernando, the patron of the city.Īdditionally, at many of the churches and chapels, you can pick up pins, key-chains and medallions of the famous processions and donate to the church’s upkeep fund. Common gifts include rosaries, incense, figurines and robes. You can take home a token of the city’s most passionate week, ranging from small to large, simple to ornate. The streets fill with incense, three-foot long candles and the more than thirty penitent brotherhoods who parade their lifelike floats through the city center.
Holy Week is one of the most celebrated holidays of the year in Spain, and Seville’s fame is well-deserved. Some will generously add the shawl and flower for no charge, too. While many high-quality shops can be found all over the city, Calle Francos, parallel to Avenida de la Constitución, is lined with flamenco stores with great deals, especially after the springtime fairs have ended. The most common are cloth flowers, combs and earrings, but women spend upwards of €100 for their unique look, while adding shawls and other accessories. The rule of thumb is the bigger-the better, so don’t be afraid to purchase something that seems a little exaggerated. Expect low necklines and plenty of ruffles, and bear in mind than many can be tailored in-house to fit your measurements.Ĭomplete the look by adding accessories, known as complementos. As the cradle of flamenco, the city plays host to some of the best flamenco fashion designers in Spain, like Vicky Martín Berrocal, Loli Vera and Luchi Cabrera, who draw their inspiration from the gypsies of centuries past and the cobblestone alleyways of the old city. Additionally, many sell brooches and shawls that are handcrafted and almost disguise your touring gear! If you’re looking for something of a lesser quality to give as a fun gift for friends and family, look no further than Plaza de España, where you can score three for €10.Ĭolorful, polka-dotted and form-fitting, a traje de gitana, or flamenco dress, is one of the most authentic gift options in Seville. Most come with a matching case to keep it safe from wear and tear during the hot summer months.Ĭalle Sierpes, one of the major shopping thoroughfares of the old city, has world-class establishments with over a century of experience, and all the fans painted in-house. Whether you’re a bride searching for a lace fan or you simply want something to remember your days in Seville by, fans make light and practical gifts, and seem almost personal due to the plethora of options in their color, style and cut. During Spain’s Golden Age, fans came to have a language of their own in courtship, but today you can find an abánico in nearly every size and color, just to complement a look. When the midday heat becomes unbearable, Sevillian women sport hand-painted fans. Most shops offer the option of designing your own wares, but all will neatly pack up your purchase to ensure they don’t break on the trip back home. Instead, the small shops that cluster C/San Jorge and C/Antillano Campos produce, paint and fire their products in-house.
While the Cartuja monastery gave the name to this time of handicraft, tile is no longer produced there. You can pick up anything, from a magnet to a set of bowls in blue, green, yellow and red hues, or even find a tile of the city’s patron saint, San Fernando. Taking home handcrafted ceramic makes a delicate yet gorgeous gift, and its practicality is appreciated on both sides of the Atlantic. You’d be hard-pressed to find a traditional eatery in the city that didn’t have the iconic celosía tiles lining the perimeter of the establishment, and most Spanish homes have ceramic pieces decorating balconies, walls or even bathrooms. Seville’s Cartuja Monastery, now a world-class modern art museum, still stands witness to the large kilns used to fire the hand-crafted ceramics that emblazons the city.
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