South of Avenida Paulista is where the money is, and where all the best stores are. There are lots of expensive designer boutiques, especially in the streets running parallel to and crossing Rua Augusta, most notably Rua Oscar Freire, Alameda Lorena, Rua Haddock Lobo, Rua Bela Cintra and Rua Dr Melo Alves. There are no obvious " souvenirs " of São Paulo, but the following places are worth checking out for unusual Brazilian items:

Ana (Arte Nativa Aplicada), Rua Melo Alves 184. Beautiful, high-quality cotton and wool fabrics, and scarves printed with Indian motifs. Also features a small but interesting selection of ceramics.

Arte-India (FUNAI), Rua Augusta 1371. Basketwork and feather handicrafts made by Indians. Fair prices and authenticity guaranteed.

O Bode , Rua Bela Cintra 2009, Cerqueira César. Carefully selected handicrafts from throughout Brazil, including items from the state of São Paulo.

Kabuletê , Rua Dr Melo Alves, Cerqueira César. An unusual choice of unique - but expensive - Brazilian crafts.