If you a collector of folk art or indigenous art, this small gallery is an absolute must see when... read more
It depends - some people spend 20 minutes browsing while others take an hour of more
If you a collector of folk art or indigenous art, this small gallery is an absolute must see when... read more
We discovered the magic of Galeria Namu quite by accident on our first day in the area as we were... read more
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If you a collector of folk art or indigenous art, this small gallery is an absolute must see when you are in San Jose. It is walking distance from the Teatro National and the Gold Museum, just a block from the Morazon Park/Temple of Music....More
We discovered the magic of Galeria Namu quite by accident on our first day in the area as we were staying at a hotel just up the street! We were mesmerized by the talent of the artisans and variety of crafts available! The saleswoman was...More
We visited Costa Rica this past week and visited Galeria Namu on May 10th .. Beautiful Country and a amazing store with such a nice Owner who was extremely helpful .. He gave us so much information about all the Indigenous Crafts and the reason...More
We thank you for taking the time to write a review on your experience at Galeria Namu! How lovely to see that you appreciated so much knowing that your purchases were of great support to the artists - Fair Trade means you directly have helped...More
This shop sells beautifully crafted indigenous artworks and crafts such as paintings, sculptured items, masks, pottery, etc. Ask for an explanation and you will get a lesson in early Costa Rican history. It may be priced a little high, but it's a wonderful shop to...More
Thanks for your kind words, it makes us happy to have the high quality of art we offer get recognition. Just a mention that Fair Trade is our pricing methodology - we feel that the artist should get the best monetary compensation possible,.
Costa Rican art is typically carved wood and leather chairs which get boring pretty fast, so this location is a great find. They support the 6 indigenous tribes in the area so anything you buy supports the preservation of these people. Nothing they sell is...More
Thank you so much for the acknowledgement of our mission of honouring the artists whose art we offer and the contextual information to accompany it.
I had purchased the typical souvenirs one can acquire anywhere (tank tops, magnets, etc.), but I needed gifts for some special people back home that surpassed the mundane. Welcome to Galeria Namu! This is an environmentally- & culturally-conscious establishment. Its contents have all been crafted...More
Thank you so very much. We gratly appreciate your comments AND the fact that you highlight some of the things that we do that we're proud of: good customer service, shipping purchases, culturally sensitive, etc. Please come again to visit!
Brilliant little shop - a real highlight of San Jose. Top class art from Central America, particularly Costa Rica. Fair Trade so artists are paid properly, and great variety...and we were given detailed background information by the owner too. Wins all round!
How lovely to get such glowing accolades!! Thank you for taking the time to write about us, we so appreciate getting the word out about our Fair Trade gallery!
This place was magnificent. It's a fair trade art gallery for Costa Rican tribal art run by a friendly and knowledgeable lady. I went there to shop for Boruca masks (Brunka is actually the proper name). I planned on buying 2-3 pieces, ended up walking...More
Your comments are most kind and we truly appreciate your comments. It underscores exactly what it is that we're trying to do: give visitors to the country a sense of some of the extraordinary culture that they might not otherwise know about!!
We were intrigued by the history and significace of Baruka Masks and wanted to buy something that was used in a ceremony rather than one that would be just a novelity purchase. We found Namu while searching on internet and decided to pay a visit...More
Thank you for your kind comments regarding not only the authenticity of our art, but also that no matter how fragile, we are able to offer careful packing for your piece!
Namu sells a great variety of Costa Rican handicrafts, a far more diverse selection of arts than the Mercado Artesania and much higher quality. Namu is the only shop I visited in San Jose which sells reproductions of pre-Colombian gold and silver broaches/amulets in the...More
We thank you for you kind response to your gallery visit and for expressing the diversity and quality we offer!!
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