Local and Indian handicrafts vary from region to region due to the cultural diversity found in Amazonas. You can find everything from fiber and seed basketry, exotic paintings made by the Tukano, Baniwa and Dessana Indians, the ornaments and plumage work of the Hexykariana, beautiful river shell ornaments produced by the Marubo Indians, and the rich tapestry pieces of the Satera-Mauwe Indians.

Visit the Adolfo Lisboa City Market early in the morning when it is full of good local produce, food and handicrafts. Also look for the scales of the pirarucu fish which are used for manicures.

Brasil is known for its gems and a variety of quality jewels can be found in stores downtown, in sophisticated hotels and in the Amazonas Shopping Center. Jewelry from the Amazon is often a combination of gems, gold and products from the forest such as seeds and straw often used in the making of earrings and rings.

As Manaus is a free port, the whole area a few blocks off the river front is full of electronics shops.