Religious Store in Santiago

[WalkingPlaylist]

I’m looking for a store in Santiago to buy a crucifix. Not a trinket but a nice one. If they have other items as well, that would be nice. Any suggestions? Thanks!

 

[Pafayac]

Near the cathedral, you will find a few stores which sell nice azabache (jet) jewels, among them crucifix, tau...
For any reason, jet seems to be a speciality of Santiago. If anyone knows why, I would appreciate information.

 

[trecile]

I would think that the Cathedral bookstore/gift shop would have something nice. They have quality products.

Here is their Facebook page.

https://m.facebook.com/TiendaCatedralSantiago

 

[Bradypus]

For any reason, jet seems to be a speciality of Santiago. If anyone knows why, I would appreciate information.

I recently read an interesting piece where the writer noted that there was a good source of jet relatively nearby in Asturias. There was also a widespread belief that jet acted as a talisman to protect against evil influences.

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[Anniesantiago]

Tons of crucifixes, rosaries and jet in Santiago.
Take your pick of stores.

 

[K_Lynn]

I recently read an interesting piece where the writer noted that there was a good source of jet relatively nearby in Asturias. There was also a widespread belief that jet acted as a talisman to protect against evil influences.

How an Obscure Gem Became the Stone of the Camino | Azabache Meaning

What is the azabache meaning and what does it symbolize? This article explains how an obscure gem became the stone of the Camino de Santiago

unstoppablestaceytravel.com

Ooh! Thanks!
I left a piece of polished jet at Cruz de Ferro. It was significant to me, I had no idea it had a connection to Camino.

 

[WalkingPlaylist]

Thanks. I’ll take a look. I’m not wanting jewelry but one to hang on the wall. I’m on the Primitivo now and didn’t find one in Lugo so hoping Santiago was better. I also wanted to avoid sending all day searching. I’ll ask once I get to the Parador.

 

[JesperK]

Thanks. I’ll take a look. I’m not wanting jewelry but one to hang on the wall. I’m on the Primitivo now and didn’t find one in Lugo so hoping Santiago was better. I also wanted to avoid sending all day searching. I’ll ask once I get to the Parador.

Don't worry - you'll find what you need. I bought one on my camino in 2018. Plenty of decent places that sells quality and not just tourist crap.

 

[WalkingPlaylist]

Thanks!

 

[WalkingPlaylist]

I made it to Santiago. For all of you following, there is a shop behind the cathedral that makes Galicia silver and objects including crucifixes. I got one there, they are beautiful and run a few hundred euros depending on size. The name is Augusto Otero.