As our tour guide promised, he took us to Damasquinados Suarez to get authentic and quality Toledo artisanal souvenirs. They special in damascene art. This refers to the ancient Moorish craft of laying gold, silver, or copper threads on non-precious metals like iron and steel. These are then fired so that the underlying metal oxidizes and becomes black, leaving the gold to stand out in sharp contrast. The craft is believed to have its roots in the oriental-style craft work in