Some of the most treasured souvenirs are those that are hand-crafted by local Dominican artisans. When shopping in Punta Cana, you'll find many wood carvings, paintings and traditional items, like hand-painted faceless dolls made of clay or ceramic. In some cases, you will have the opportunity to speak directly with the artist and learn about how he or she honed their craft, a bit about their families, their country, and why they choose to create the items they make. In this way, you get a very nice story to go along with a beautiful one of kind treasure to take home and display.