along any major thoroughfare in the state of rio the eye is treated to a bounty of arts and crafts, rivaled by few other places in the world.

here, clay figurines of all sizes, saints and pop stars alike, paintings on anything flat, and plenty other objects, depicting both typical images and the more humble districts, each lovingly rendered by a self-taught artist.

there, candles, lanterns, and all variety of things that burn, are for sale alongside necklaces, earrings and trinkets, made from local wood, semi-precious stones and reclaimed metals.