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March 2026 | Gazette Life | 61REAL SOUVENIRSSo, if you want a genuine, authentic souvenir of Lanzarote, with authentic design and local provenance, what are the options?When you talk about design on Lanzarote, one name stands out %u2013 C%u00e9sar Manrique designed the island%u2019s famous black sun tourist logo, and invented the prancing devil of Timanfaya, El Grifo%u2019s griffin and the crayfish logo of Jameos del Agua, as well as many more fantastic designs. The souvenir shops at the tourist centres, and the specialist Manrique shops all stock a wide range of Manrique souvenirs.A trip to local craft markets is also a must. While many of the stalls at the Teguise market sell stuff that has nothing to do with the island, there are also several crafters and artisans selling genuine local souvenirs, often with stunning levels of skill and beauty. Just chat to the stallholder, and you%u2019ll learn a lot. There are also craft markets in Playa Blanca and Costa Teguise, while a trip to Har%u00eda on a Saturday morning is a must. Lanzarote is an increasingly important centre for art and design, and you%u2019re sure to find something you love sooner or later. Design has also been embraced by several of the island%u2019s winemakers, with Vega de Yuco%u2019s iconic blue bottle for Esencia de Yaiza leading the way several years ago. The island%u2019s craft beers have also made engaging design an essential element of their branding.Other classic souvenirs include the Novias del Moj%u00f3n, the splendidly endowed male and female clay sculptures that were revived by Do%u00f1a Dorotea de Armas, and the distinctive palmfrond-woven sombreros traditionally worn by islanders (although a genuine hand-made example will be expensive).