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 Massive gift shop |
301 Romero NW Plaza Don Luis Albuquerque, NM 87104 United States +1 505 842 8022 |
This is unquestionably the store with the widest selection of gifts and souvenirs to be found under one Old Town roof. Several interconnected rooms are jammed with an enormous array of goods. These range from inexpensive items, such as key chains and refrigerator magnets to high-priced, high-quality merchandise, such turquoise and silver jewelry and fine Navajo rugs. The crowded, noisy atmosphere is part of the charm in this cavernous souvenir emporium. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Southwest Art, Weavings & Pottery |
205 Romero Street NW Albuquerque, NM 87104 United States +1 505 242 4311 http://www.amapolagallery.com/ |
This gallery represents a co-operative of local artists that has been in existence since 1980. With such a wide range of talent from which to draw, the gallery is an eclectic mixture of traditional abstract and representational art. Choicest pieces of fine art share space with jewelry, pottery, sculpture, wood carvings, stained glass, weavings, baskets and photography. The gallery space is inside a renovated house that creates intimate, individual rooms. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Quality jewelry and Indian art |
2041 S Plaza NW Albuquerque, NM 87104 United States +1 505 242 2930 |
This Old Town jewelry shop exudes quality and elegance. While it offers fine silver and turquoise rings, bracelets and necklaces, made by some of the finest craftsmen in the Southwest. The store also stocks original art, such as the images of Native warriors by Blackfoot artist Cindy Joe. There are also delicate figurines, called "The Ancient Ones," by JoAnn Greenbaum. Quiet courtesy and a warm welcome round out the experience at this South Plaza shop of joy. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 The definitive rattlesnake museum and gift shop |
202 San Felipe Northwest Suite A Albuquerque, NM 87104 United States +1 505 242 6569 http://www.rattlesnakes.com |
When you walk through the doors of this Old Town museum and shop, you may find yourself warily glancing behind the door. But there are no snakes slithering about the store, their crawl space is in the back room where you will find the most complete collection of live rattlesnake species in the world. Once you have toured the museum, return to the gift shop where rattlesnake memorabilia is the hiss. Just try and get through the front door without buying a Rattlesnake Museum logo T-shirt. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Authentic pueblo pottery and more |
303 Romero NW Plaza Don Luis Albuquerque, NM 87104 United States +1 877 606 0543 http://www.andrewspueblopotter... |
The star of this Old Town gallery is serigraph master Doug West, and rightly so. An entire wall of this shop is devoted to examples of his meticulously rendered Southwestern landscapes, whose muted colors evoke the vastness of a pinon-dotted mesa or fleeting desert twilight. Also available are Native fetishes of carved stone, such as the dragons and hummingbirds of Esteban Najera of Zuni Pueblo. Visitors will be drawn to the geometry of the brilliantly etched pottery of Rebecca Lucario of Acoma Pueblo, and to the decorative lidded jars of Thomas Natseway. There is also a wide selection of Kachinas and Native jewelry. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Cherubim and seraphim for sale |
419-B San Felipe NW Albuquerque, NM 87104 United States +1 888 334 0589 http://www.angeltownnm.com |
Angels are enjoying a surge in popularity these days. And at this delightful Old Town shop they are visible in every conceivable form. Images of Michael, Gabriel, Raphael and a legion of nameless cherubs are available as statues and ornaments, on paintings and pillows, and in glowing night lights and other fixtures. Even soap takes angelic form. You can join the heavenly host with the purchase of a pair of attachable wings that come in small, medium and large. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Framed photos by famed photographers |
400 San Felipe NW Ste # 7 Albuquerque, NM 87104 United States +1 505 242 7106 http://www.blackstoneofnewmexi... |
The question on the mind of any visitor to this Old Town photography gallery is: How can owner Ed Wolfe sell a 16x20, matted and framed print of Ansel Adams' "Moonrise over Hernandez New Mexico" for a mere $295? Ed may say it has to do with volume, of which there is plenty. The store is jammed, ceiling to floor, with flawless prints of cowboy candids by Harvey Caplin, New Mexico portraits by Ken Nohl and canyons by Pud Franzblau. Assistants Jennifer and Frank will cordially and expertly answer any questions you may have. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Crafts with senior class |
2107 Church St NW Albuquerque, NM 87104 United States +1 505 243 6005 |
Located behind San Felipe de Neri Church, this delightful shop is five connected rooms filled with beautifully crafted gift items, all made by senior citizens. The non-profit Assistance League of Albuquerque operates the Blue Portal, which has generated a whopping million-and-a-half dollars for community programs since it opened in 1985. It is not charity, however, that prompts the visitor to buy, but the beauty and craftsmanship of the pottery, wood sculptures, quilts and other products on display. A warm and enthusiastic welcome from the volunteer sales associate is part of the package. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Old Town art gallery |
324 San Felipe NW Historic Old Town Albuquerque, NM 87104 United States +1 505 242 3753 http://www.collectorsguide.com... |
The swing hanging from the vigas in front of this store will certainly look comfortable after a day strolling through Old Town, but it is what is inside that will really grab you. Classic and contemporary Southwestern art by respected names fills the shelves and hangs from the walls. If you are looking for authentic traditional Native American art, look elsewhere; but if Southwestern folk art and jewelry is what you seek, you have come to the right place. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Everything chile |
204 San Felipe NW Albuquerque, NM 87104 United States +1 800 458 0646 http://www.albuquerque.com/chi... |
Do not let the misspelling of the name fool you (chile, the plant and its products, is spelled with an "e"), there is authentic Chile merchandise inside this store. Salsas run the gamut from mild to hot, hot, hot. You can purchase ristras, and Chile ristra lights, as well as, aprons, T-shirts caps, neckties and bibs. Special New Mexican gifts like Pinon coffee, Chile pistachios and popcorn can be purchased then shipped anywhere in the world. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Food for body and soul |
112 ½ Rio Grande Blvd. NW Albuquerque, NM 87104 United States +1 505 246 9257 |
This tiny shop on the western edge of Old Town specializes in religious artwork of 18th century New Mexico. Owner Robert Gonzales has gathered in one space many colorful examples of the traditional folk art that have inspired and sustained the faith of New Mexicans for four centuries. Reportedly, the most popular icon is the image of the Virgen de Guadalupe. Those unfamiliar with the terms bultos, santos and retablos will discover their meaning in this religious goods emporium. Roberto also carries drinks and snacks for those who hunger and thirst in a more corporeal way. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Southwestern-styled ladies' apparel |
304 San Felipe St NW Albuquerque, NM 87104 United States +1 505 243 9500 |
Bob and Leslie Delmonico founded their Old Town boutique in this space which fronts the Plaza. Delmonico's carries high-quality women's apparel in a style that is unmistakably Southwestern. And also purchase fabrics (silk, rayon and cotton) then take them weekly to several of the surrounding pueblos. There the Native seamstresses dye the cloth, sew and hand-pleat the skirts and fashion the blouses using modern, as well as centuries-old, methods. Elegant jackets of denim and suede as well as shoes and other furnishings are available as well. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Up, up and away! |
205B San Felipe Northwest Albuquerque, NM 87104 United States +1 505 842 1111 http://www.discoverballoons.com |
Located in the ballooning capital of the world, this unique Old Town shop offers the largest collection of hot air balloon gift items in the world. Jewelry, ornaments, books, apparel, posters, kites and many other manifestations of hot air soaring are on display in the store, or available through a colorful catalog's. Stop by and arrange for an exciting balloon ride, which lasts one hour. Discover Balloons have been conducting such flights since 1983. One of the pilots is often on hand to answer questions and assuage fears. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Classic Native American painting |
1 Patio Market St NW Albuquerque, NM 87104 United States +1 505 766 9242 |
While ownership has changed over the years, this Old Town gallery has not wavered in its representation of the finest practitioners of Native American painting, many of them part of a group known as the Greenwich Workshop. The watercolors of Bev Doolittle evoke the majesty of the natural world. With her mastery of acrylics, Diane Dandeneau creates ghostly images of ancient Anasazi ruins. And the oils of Howard Terpning depict tribal life and ceremonies of long ago. Current owner David Haberman is always on hand to share his knowledge and enthusiasm to visitors to his shop. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Unusual gifts and jewelry |
2038 S Plaza NW Albuquerque, NM 87104 United States +1 505 242 4784 |
At least half of this Old Town gift and jewelry shop is devoted to Judaica but with a decided Southwestern twist. Ceramic rabbis and yeshiva students are clustered in the style of the Native storytellers. Menorahs are fashioned out of high desert driftwood. The Star of David and the zia symbol share space in a decorative tile. Owners Flora Pfeffer and Dale and Cynthia Zimmerman also carry the standards, such as post cards, incense and images of Kokopelli. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Elegant showcase for local artisans |
303 Romero NW Albuquerque, NM 87104 United States +1 800 350 6099 http://www.gowenarts.com |
Mike and Martha Gowen operate their Old Town gallery as a showcase for a number of local artists, including Mike and their son Greg. Both father and son create award-winning copper sculptures. On sale are works by John Saunders, Jim Anderson, Nikki Reed and others. Native American jewelry and crafts, including Kachinas and storytellers, fill the gleaming glass display cases in this expansive gallery of bright lights and warm woodwork. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tours, sightseeing and transportation |
800 Rio Grande Blvd Albuquerque, NM 87104 United States +1 505 242 3880 / +1 800 256 8991 http://www.grayline.com/index2... |
This tour company, known across the North American continent, has a local reputation for providing some of the finest tours and transportation services around. If you are looking for individual or group tours, or simple transportation for a large group, Grayline is ready to help. They also offer convention services, from complete event planning, to curbside shuttle management. They offer tours to Acoma Sky City, Santa Fe as well as tours of local attractions. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Historic and Native American art |
416 Romero Northwest Historic Old Town Albuquerque, NM 87104 United States +1 505 842 1420 |
The walls of this Old Town gallery tell a story of world history and reflect the beauty of New Mexico as interpreted on canvas by local artists. The World War II art of Ben Turner, a Gallup native was featured in Life magazine during the war and now graces the walls of the Library of Congress. He has since turned to local landscapes and you can get your own at the Hanging Tree. The gallery also houses an extensive collection of historic artifacts and jewelry and the finer pieces are on display. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Mounts made of metal |
328 San Felipe NW Albuquerque, NM 87104 United States +1 505 843 6433 |
This Old Town gallery comes by its name naturally since the predominant pieces are of noble steeds crafted in metal—Iron Horse Design. It is a showcase for local and regional artists such as Jan Bernson, whose horse heads of cut steel dominate one wall. You will find nudes of black metal mesh by Randy Cooper are on display. One room is devoted to steel-sculpted electric lamps with sheep skin shades. There is religious art, as well, including folk art crosses and santos. The owners, and the art pieces they feature, pay homage to the art of the Southwest, both traditional and contemporary. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Kaleidoscopes are us |
326-D San Felipe NW Albuquerque, NM 87104 United States +1 505 247 4242 / +1 866 647 4242 http://www.casitascopes.com |
La Casita de Kaleidoscopes, in this L-shaped Old Town shop you will not find your standard cardboard and plastic tubes that rotate colored pieces to delight the eye. Instead, you will encounter the Rolls-Royce of kaleidoscopes, crafted of the finest materials, tastefully mounted on elegant stands, and filled with chunks of colored glass that create a truly breathtaking effect. Owner and founder Pat Asay will share with you her love of these devices, whose only use and purpose is to bring joy. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Flights of creative fancy |
3500 Central SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 United States +1 505 268 6828 http://www.mariposa-gallery.com |
Fay Abrams founded her first crafts gallery in Old Town in 1974 as a showcase for local artists with a flair for taking ideas and materials far beyond the confines of standard application. They have shaped, forged, hammered and woven stone, glass, wood, fabric, clay, and other materials into objects that are as beautiful and sometimes provocative;as they are one-of-a-kind. Manager Leah Persons-Carnes will answer your questions about each object with the kind of knowledge, pride and enthusiasm that is normally reserved for a parent discussing her child. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Southwestern fine art |
107 Romero Northwest Historic Old Town Albuquerque, NM 87104 United States +1 505 764 9240 |
Owners and gallery directors, Jan and Sylvain Steinlauf have amassed quite an impressive collection of original paintings, lithographs and serigraphs by a trove of New Mexico artists. If you have not had a chance to experience colorful New Mexico landscape interpretations by watercolor master Doug West, this gallery is a good place to do so. There are several dozen signed and numbered prints at prices that mock Mercado's trendy Santa Fe counterparts. Works by R. C. Gorman and Amado Maurilio Pena are also featured. Located in Old Town, this gallery should be a must stop on your Albuquerque itinerary. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Beads and endearing charms |
401 Romero St NW Old Town Albuquerque, NM 87104 United States +1 505 243 2600 / +1 800 687 2701 http://www.nmbeadandfetish.com |
Long before the word acquired its kinky connotation, a fetish was a carved stone talisman, usually of an animal and about the size of a golf ball. Many Native Americans continue to hold such objects as sacred and as possessing magical powers. This Old Town shop has hundreds of these on display and for sale. It represents a number of Native fetish artists, chief among them Brian Yatsattie of Zuni Pueblo. The store also offers the largest selection of craft beads you would expect to find anywhere. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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the finest goods bar none |
506 San Felipe NW Albuquerque, NM 87104 United States +1 505 842 0884 |
Alijohn Nourestani has transformed a residence at the north entrance to Old Town into a tightly spaced shop where display cases leave the visitor just enough room to move about. Native American folk art and jewelry predominate and the high quality of the items never varies. At Old Town Trading Post, you will find objects that range from the traditional, such as kachinas, Native pottery and storytellers, to the latest in turquoise and silver rings and bracelets. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Portraits of tourist desperados |
323 Romero NW, #13 Albuquerque, NM 87104 United States +1 505 842 8838 |
If you have ever wished to appear on a wanted poster, here is your chance. Let the staff at this Old Town photo studio, and their trunk load of costumes, transform you into a gunslinger or a bar floozy from the days of the Wild West. They will photograph this new you and print the results in sepia as a poster or as an old-fashioned portrait for placement on the mantle back home. Group portraits are a specialty. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Native art showroom |
2043 South Plaza Northwest Albuquerque, NM 87104 United States +1 505 242 9696 / +1 877 242 9696 http://www.penfieldgallery.com... |
This Old Town gallery can weave you into the spell that surrounds Native American art. Art forms such as pottery, carving, basket making, sand painting and others that have survived the ages, all wait for just the right person to come and take them home. You will be awed by pottery with painted designs that are older than anyone can remember. The Zuni fetishes depict gods who will protect and help you prosper. Baskets woven out of horsehair show intricate deities who watch over you. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Uncommon scents |
208 San Felipe Northwest Albuquerque, NM 87104 United States +1 505 243 0859 http://www.desertperfumes.com |
There is a great deal more for sale than sweet-smelling potions in this narrow, but well-stocked, shop, which is connected to the Hacienda Restaurant on the Old Town Plaza. There are books, for example, hundreds of them, and each one having to do with the history, geography and/or people of the Southwest. There is also a wide selection of silver and turquoise jewelry, as well as nativity sets, figurines, Native pottery, leather goods, and stained glass. Out of film? This store carries a wide variety of sizes and speeds. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Chocolate delight |
303 Romero NW Plaza San Luis, Ste 112 Albuquerque, NM 87104 United States +1 505 842 8883 http://www.rmcf.com |
If you are in Old Town, Coronado Center or Cottonwood Mall and find yourself with a yearning for rich sweets, stop in at this confectioner. You will find yourself surrounded by some of the richest, most delicious treats imaginable. Homemade fudge in an array of browns will melt in your mouth. Candies made of white, dark or milk chocolate will make you forget that you ever thought of dieting. If you are shopping for someone who has a sweet tooth, you can have a gift basket filled with any of the treats on display. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Gourmet baked goods |
2113 Charlevoix Street Northwest Albuquerque, NM 87104-1406 United States +1 505 248 1786 |
Find your way to this little spot in Old Town and you will not be sorry. The atmosphere is cozy and friendly. A nice selection of meat and cheese is available, or you can enjoy a platter of fresh fruit and vegetables. The soft and hard crust bread is baked everyday from scratch along with the mouthwatering cakes, cookies, pies and pastries. Coffee, tea and a selection of soft drinks are available for take-out or you can retreat to a quiet, comfortable corner in the bakery/café to enjoy your refreshment. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Antique religious objects |
404-A San Felipe NW Patio Escondido Albuquerque, NM 87104 United States +1 505 224 9323 http://www.saints-martyrs.com |
This most unusual Old Town shop, which is fittingly located next to Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel, offers an impressive collection of what appear to be museum-quality antique religious paintings, statues, crucifixes and rosaries. While many of these have made their way here from Europe and Mexico, a good many are of Southwestern style and origin. These include traditional santos and retablos. There are also books, periodicals and newly-manufactured items. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hand-crafted home furnishings |
306 San Felipe NW Albuquerque, NM 87104 United States +1 505 765 5869 / +1 800 234 7985 |
Back in 1971, two business partners named Schultz and Lutz decided to combine resources—their names and begin a home furnishings emporium in Old Town. They no longer own the business but the shop remains synonymous with beautifully crafted items for the home. These include colorful hand-painted dinnerware, ceramic wall hangings and clay sculptures by the likes of Arizona's Jacqueline Jackson. Among the seven showrooms, the one in the very front of the store displays a series of wind chimes, each with different members of the animal kingdom—killer whales, doves and belugas—strung kabob-like on a single strand of twine. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Liquid silver and gold jewelry |
1413 Lomas NW Albuquerque, NM 87104 United States +1 505 765 5700 http://www.silvermagic.com/silver |
There is not a more beautiful or elegant style of Southwest native jewelry than liquid silver, and this store has a vast inventory. Strands of tiny gold and silver beads are fashioned into necklaces, bracelets and earrings that fasten together by end cones. You can choose from 20 to 100 strands of gold or silver. Each piece is hand-strung by native craftsmen and women. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Southwestern spirit and style |
400 San Felipe NW Albuquerque, NM 87104 United States +1 505 248 1066 |
This charming shop occupies a sun-filled corner of Old Town, in keeping with the smiley reception visitors get from Pat Bryant. Her merchandise is representative of the variety of artistic styles that characterize the Southwest. There is fine turquoise and silver jewelry. You will find wind chimes that seem to respond musically to desert breezes. Pat carries a wide assortment of stylish souvenir T-shirts, as well as jars if fiery New Mexican salsa and gourmet chips made from blue corn. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Irresistible Candy |
524 Romero Rd NW Albuquerque, NM 87104 United States +1 800 214 7731 http://www.thecandylady.com |
This candy store is a must stop for people with a sweet tooth. For over 20 years at the northwest corner of Old Town this business has been thriving, catering to candy lovers. Secret family recipes are used for scrumptious chocolate-dipped strawberries, fudge and English toffee, green and red chile and pinon (pine nut) brittle. Take a look at the adult chocolate novelty items, or try some old fashioned red licorice. Mail order is available. See website for online shopping and more. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A store that you will love |
400 Romero NW Albuquerque, NM 87104 United States +1 505 843 6744 |
Situated behind the ancient church in Old Town, this shop lays claim to being the Southwest's largest and best Christmas store. A whitewashed adobe gallery provides an elegant setting for a display of colorful and imaginative Nativity sets. There are numerous varieties of collector's glass; nutcrackers dressed up in modern attire, and Southwestern-themed ornaments. A life-sized desert Santa, looking a bit like Gabby Hayes, greets visitors at the door. It is open all year. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The genuine articles |
2108 Charlevoix NW Albuquerque, NM 87104 United States +1 505 843 6416 |
A visitor to this Old Town shop might mistake it for a museum if it were not for the fact that the items on display are for sale. The "good stuff" refers to the authenticity of the merchandise. The pots and pine needle baskets are the handiwork of the Tarahumara Indians of Chihahua, Mexico. The photos of Pancho Villa date back to the days of the Mexican Revolution. And real cowboys of yesteryear wore the spurs and gun leather. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Last but not least |
2039 S Plaza NW Albuquerque, NM 87104 United States +1 505 243 2175 |
This Old Town gallery, which has occupied this site since the mid-1970s, represents forty local artists, including watercolorists Noami Romero Strater and Jack Dietrich. Alex Gomez draws on his Hispanic-Native American heritage to create wood and adobe models of Southwestern edifices, such as houses and stores, as well as Navajo hogans. Brothers Jacob and Ernesto Salazar produce delicate carvings of the heavenly host. The shop may appear a bit cluttered, but the payoff is in the wide selection of art creations that have never come close to a cookie cutter. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The path to fine jewelry |
303 Romero NW Plaza Don Luis Albuquerque, NM 87104 United States +1 505 243 6993 |
What will probably impress you most about Warpath Trading Post is the sheer volume of its inventory. Dozens of display cases contain literally thousand of items to choose from. The style of the necklaces, bracelets and rings is unquestionably Southwestern and Native American. The materials are mostly silver and turquoise, although polished stone is the material of choice for the carvers of Indian fetishes. There is a large selection of kachinas, ranging in size from six to twelve inches in height. The cordial staff will answer any question thoroughly and enthusiastically. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Art in a barn |
303 Romero NW Plaza Don Luis Albuquerque, NM 87104 United States +1 505 764 0302 http://www.weemsgallery.com |
Located in Old Town in the historic Mann Family barn, this 20-year-old gallery offers two floors that are loaded ceiling to hardwood floor with original oils and watercolors by the likes of Bill Donaldson and Russ Ball, whose "New Mexico Goes Vernal" bears a big price tag. Angels carved in driftwood by the famed Ben Ortega and family start at a moderate amount. A silk-screen triptych by Alice Valdez of the Taos Pueblo under a blanket of stars is worth purchasing too. And if you hurry, you can purchase a pencil-signed serigraph by actor Anthony Quinn. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Old Town trading post |
326 A San Felipe NW Albuquerque, NM 87104 United States +1 505 243 5115 |
Betty Panos operates what is reportedly Old Town's oldest bead store. As its name implies, it is a place where handcrafted goods are bought and sold. Its low ceiling and dark interior are in keeping with the traditional image of a trading post. And you can almost hear the echo of history on the hardwood floors. For sale are genuine pieces of Native craft including jewelry, kachinas, fetishes, and bead work, all at exceptionally reasonable prices. Review © 2007, Wcities |