One of the most exciting parts of traveling is discovering new objects to bring home. Maybe a handmade hammock from the Yucatan; a beautifully loomed rug in Paris, or an oil painting in Santiago. Whatever it is, part of the fun of exploration happens while searching for art. To be able to curate this sort of intricate, meaningful collection of travel treasures, it is best to avoid tourist traps and random tchotchkes, and instead search for authentic reminders of a special place and time.