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Shop The World In Squirrel Hill By Kayla Washko and Adrienne Block
Global Market Retail 2016 Murray Avenue Mexico Lindo 2027 Murray Avenue Established by JeanPierre Nutini and his wife, Lisa DiGioia-Nutini, in 2004, Mexico Lindo carries fine Mexican folk art and crafts.Among its most exquisite items are the intricately painted wooden Alebrijes from Oaxaca and beaded masks, jewelry and yarn paintings of the Huichol Indians. The shop also carries silver and gemstone designer jewelry from Taxco, selected by owner DiGioia-Nutini, a Graduate Gemologist. Clothing, blankets, rugs, pillows, wall hangings, baskets, ceramics and leather goods representative of various indigenous Mexican cultures can all be found at Mexico Lindo. Browse the store’s many treasures first-hand or shop online at www.mexicolindo.biz.
Paititi 1823 Murray Avenue Named for the mythical lost city where the Incas secreted their most cherished gold pieces from Spanish conquistadors, Paititi offers Squirrel Hill shoppers a fine assortment of Peruvian treasures, from jewelry crafted with organic fruit peels to handmade bags, sweaters, pants and dresses. Owner Cessy Portuguez, a native of Peru, says the hottest items in the store this season will be sweaters, hats, gloves and socks made from alpaca, which is softer and warmer than wool. But by far the most adorable gift ideas for holiday shoppers are Paititi’s crocheted finger puppets and plush toys made with real alpaca fibers. Paititi is a fair trade retailer and all items are handmade in Peru.
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Global Market Retail is proud to carry items from 22 countries. Shoppers will find an eclectic selection of gift ideas – horn jewelry boxes made in Thailand, antique glass perfume bottles from Morocco, wood carvings from Ghana, Moroccan-style lamps from India, and musical instruments from Egypt, Pakistan, Indonesia and Turkey, just to name a few. All items are handmade by communities around the world and hand-selected by the owner and his wife to guarantee quality. For more information about Global Market Retail, visit the store’s website: www.globalmarketretail.com.
Margaret’s Fine Imports 5872 Forbes Avenue Margaret Harris came to Pittsburgh from Poland 15 years ago and opened Margaret’s Fine Imports in 2002.The store sells products from nearly 20 countries including sweets, cosmetics, coffee, vintage tea cups and other tea accessories, but most of all specializes in tea. Margaret also offers tea classes focusing on topics such as tea history, tea types and health benefits.The store often holds sales and special events to celebrate holidays from around the world like the Queen’s birthday. Margaret says that Squirrel Hill residents from other countries are happy to see items from their homelands when they visit her store. Learn more at www.teapittsburgh.com.