There is no lack of art work up here. They sell them in every gift shop, but all you have to do is sit down to a meal at any restaurant and you will be approached likely a few times with things like carvings, paintings, earrings, and fuzzy little slippers. The prices are usually quite good too. If you have ever looked to buy a soapstone carving in a shop, its about 1/4 the price if you buy it direct. I have picked up a few, sort of holding out for a few particular things.
Yes, it probably gets annoying after a while of constantly being offered things, however they are very polite about it. I see it as just part of the culture. I have heard in some towns they will actually knock on hotel doors, and walk right in if you let them.
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