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Patch Picks: Places to Buy Arts and Crafts Gifts

Handcrafted gifts and work by local artists are just around the corner.

92 Boston Post Road, Sudbury

Plant life beautifies our homes and offices, but some arrangements are so special they can genuinely fill the role of any sculpture or photo. Pop by My Passion Flower to see what artistic living pieces you can take home with you.

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Mango Tree Artisans

410 Boston Post Road, Sudbury

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Explore the beautiful display of handcrafted jewelry, gifts and folk art, sourced with respect to fair pricing. Accents include lanterns, mirrors, rugs and wall adornments. Mango has a great selection of affordable earrings to suit teens to adults.

Gallery Seven

7 Nason St., Maynard

Gallery Seven is a frame shop and fine art gallery featuring the work of local artists. This weekend the gallery is hosting a juried exhibition, 'New England Scapes', that will include the work of over 35 local artists including several Sudbury residents.

SoWa Open Market

460 Harrison Ave., Boston

Crafts you will find here include quality, handmade T-shirts, bags, and all kinds of accessories, art and home decor. The open market is one of the largest around, held in South Boston every Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

71 Main St., Maynard

This store carries pieces from more than 30 local artists and artisans. Many pieces are selected and priced with affordability in mind. Popular items include the glass wine stoppers shown in the photo at right. Other pieces include jewelry, mirrors and home accents.

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