At the other end is Sanjo-dori, Nara's main shopping street, with more of the same plus calligraphy stores noted for their fine inkstones, a Nara specialty.
Nara is home to many calligraphy stores
Along with fortified wine, embroidery and lacemaking are Madeira's superlative exports, and in Funchal you have ample opportunity to visit factories or workshops where the final touches are put to these painstakingly produced items.