As you can see, AIA convention goers have great luck at the Host Chapter Gift Store finding special mementos to remember their trip to Charlotte. Located on the main Expo floor, the gift store offers a variety of regional wares, including beautiful pottery, sweetgrass baskets, handmade jewelry, and tasty Southern treats. Guests can also pick up 2002 convention hats and T-shirts.

Gift Store Retail Consultant Joan Doyle (left) explains the delicate craft of basket making to AIA convention guest Cathy Zweighaft of Denton, Tex.

Mikeual Perritt, AIA of San Antonio finds a great gift to display on his vehicle, an AIA license plate. Ringing up his purchase is convention volunteer Camille Victour of Asheville, N.C.

Jim Rains, AIA North Carolina, membership director and convention volunteer (left), shows Carlos Soria, AIA of Torrance, Calif., a handmade pottery vase by North Carolina artist Ben Owen.

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