Damasquinados Suarez
Damasquinados Suarez
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Monroe, NJ80 contributions
Dec 2019
It is nice place to visit if you have a couple of hours to kill, But i wouldn't buy anything there, 90% of the items were expensive compared to the similar items on the souvenir shops near the Alcazar. Most of the Damascene jewels or souvenirs seems to be manufactured on a series or workshops near Madrid, so there is no difference unless you find a real custom item on their workshop. The shops are also closed on Sunday only a few are open.
Written January 31, 2020
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Mackenzie L
1 contribution
Jun 2022 • Friends
Went as a group tour, and after returning to the US the bracelet I bought broke. I would like to purchase another as I bought one for my friend also as a gift but I can’t find anywhere to contact them. How do I get another bracelet?? I don’t want to call
Written July 23, 2022
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Jack
Old Bethpage, NY3,409 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Damasquinados Suarez is this very cool metal making shop with tons of handcrafted metal goods. It is definitely worth the visit as there are tons of swords, shields, jewelry, mini soldiers, and even armor! It is a very cool shop, but the quality of some of the items is not so good. The bracelet I got broke right after I got it which wasn’t the best. Overall, I would recommend coming here, as long as if you buy something, check the quality of it before your purchase.
Written January 6, 2024
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Carrie G
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Mar 2024 • Solo
We were compulsorily paraded through this “factory”. They had a guy who banged on a piece of fiery metal as if he actually made a sword. And then to a tiny workshop where apparently 3 people were tapping away on tiny crosses that were supposedly forged by this blacksmith . In total, we saw 5 people who supposedly hand make a HUGE gift shop full of products that look like they fall apart the second you walk out the door. I’m sorry if you fall for this trap and shame on Yellow Big Bus company in Madrid for subjecting us to this travesty of an experience.
Written March 11, 2024
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Leandra R
1 contribution
May 2022
Bought a $50 pair of earrings here. They broke after just one wear through no fault of my own. And I can't contact them for a refund because their email is nowhere to be found online. Can't call because I'm back in the US now. Really frustrating. High prices and poor quality.
Written May 31, 2022
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Humaid Al Ali
9 contributions
Jan 2019 • Friends
We traveled via bus from madrid to toledo and from there we passed by Damasquinados Suarez. The best part of the place is the method they are using in their crafts which goes back to centuries and they really provide a very good explanation about it.
Written October 6, 2019
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Jetsetters9
Greater Adelaide, Australia63 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
Difficult to find as it is outside city centre and also there are no signage. But enter and ask for location and you will be pleasantly surprised. All beautifully made gifts and attention to detail. The women serving were most helpful and knowledgeable and the prices with the discounts were great. There was something for everyone.
Written May 15, 2019
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Dan L
Bunbury, Australia9,017 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
We went here with our tour group having been told that we would be "visiting a traditional steel factory and gaining a cultural insight into this historical craft". Perhaps we should have received more information.
I'm thinking of seeing the famous swords handcrafted, what a fizzer!!! Only one person had arrived on the Sunday, he was a craftsman skilled in damascening, the art of inlaying different metals into one another—typically, gold or silver. Difficult to see what he was doing as he was hunched over his workstation. Three ladies present, one gave an approx. five minute talk on the craft methods, then whisked us into the shop where another manned the counter and the third had the till ready. In fairness, there were some very attractive jewellery items at a range of prices plus articles from other factories, Lladro in particular. There were some swords on sale, interesting specimens but I just wanted to move to our next destination.
I'm thinking of seeing the famous swords handcrafted, what a fizzer!!! Only one person had arrived on the Sunday, he was a craftsman skilled in damascening, the art of inlaying different metals into one another—typically, gold or silver. Difficult to see what he was doing as he was hunched over his workstation. Three ladies present, one gave an approx. five minute talk on the craft methods, then whisked us into the shop where another manned the counter and the third had the till ready. In fairness, there were some very attractive jewellery items at a range of prices plus articles from other factories, Lladro in particular. There were some swords on sale, interesting specimens but I just wanted to move to our next destination.
Written May 21, 2018
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HLane
Syracuse, NY23 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
I was there as part of a tour group and to honest, we didn’t really know what we were being shown. The woman who told us what was being done, the damascening, spoke English with such a thick accent, that most of use couldn’t understand her. We were then whisked into the shop to do some purchasing. The store was interesting with all the swords, knives, plates and jewelry on display. Actually there was more than what I’m even able to describe. Everything was beautiful, but pricy too. The next time I’m in the market for a good sword, (ha!) I’ll know where to go.
Written June 9, 2019
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otavalo16
Andover, MA3 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
We had a brief view of the different steps to produce their pieces that were work with gold
The craftsman worked the pieces small or large with attention to a detailed perfection. Wished this part of the tour had taken a bit more of the time. The gift shop had moderate to pricier objects and was really a lovely display of jewelry, plates and other gifts as swords and knives. Spent a bit of money and wish to buy an pendant that I have a picture of. A worthy part of the tour that ended our wonderful day in Toledo.
The craftsman worked the pieces small or large with attention to a detailed perfection. Wished this part of the tour had taken a bit more of the time. The gift shop had moderate to pricier objects and was really a lovely display of jewelry, plates and other gifts as swords and knives. Spent a bit of money and wish to buy an pendant that I have a picture of. A worthy part of the tour that ended our wonderful day in Toledo.
Written September 10, 2018
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