For Santiago Metropolitan, the strongest pieces are usually the ones with a local use you can explain without stretching the story.
Ten regional finds chosen for how they handle material, flavor, use, and local identity in Santiago Metropolitan.
A textile art piece featuring traditional Mapuche 'iko' dot patterns, hand-embroidered by indigenous artisans in Santiago's urban communities, preserving ancestral symbolism and identity.
A lightweight, patterned silk scarf used in performances of the cueca, Chile's national dance, commonly seen during Independence Day celebrations in Santiago's plazas.
Hand-knit mittens using ancestral techniques from southern Chile, now popular in Santiago markets, showcasing vibrant patterns passed down through generations of Mapuche-descendant artisans.
A handcrafted wooden music box that plays a traditional cueca melody, reflecting Chile's national dance and the Andean musical influences prominent in Santiago's cultural identity.
A melodious wind chime crafted from recycled copper, a nod to Chile's rich mineral heritage and the metalworking traditions practiced by artisans in Santiago's historic barrios.
Raw honey harvested from the fertile valleys surrounding Santiago, produced using sustainable beekeeping methods that reflect the region's agricultural roots and biodiversity.
A traditional wooden mold used to seal empanadas de pino, a Santiago street food staple, preserving a centuries-old method of preparing Chile's most iconic savory pastry.
A mix of organic sugar cane syrup and aromatic botanicals designed to craft an authentic pisco sour, Chile's national cocktail with deep roots in Santiago's bar culture.
A stylish tote made from repurposed wine barrel staves and vineyard canvas, symbolizing Santiago's deep connection to the Maipo Valley's winemaking heritage and sustainable craftsmanship.
A decorative replica of early 20th-century miner's lamps from Chile's nitrate boom era, honoring the industrial history that shaped Santiago's economic development and working-class culture.
City guides for Santiago Metropolitan are being selected for local craft, food gifts, and memorable market objects.
