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Montecristi Custom Hat Works
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Shopping
Santa Fe’s best shopping is found in its one-of-a-kind boutiques. Splurge on handcrafted souvenirs, such as an authentic Panama hat custom-made at Montecristi (the finest examples top $3,000) or an exquisite turquoise cuff from Packards. Beneath the portal of the Palace of the Governors, American Indians present their own crafts for sale. Be sure to explore the shops in the charming Sena Plaza, an easy-to-miss courtyard tucked behind adobe walls. The city also boasts a wealth of galleries, primarily along the famous Canyon Road and in the Railyard District, and while some display traditional Mexican and classic Western works, many are noted for their respected contemporary art offerings as well. Santa Fe is, in fact, the country’s third largest arts market.
| WHERE TO SHOP: ART |
Casa Nova
“Stop in to see the contemporary African art,” says Maxon-Edgerton. 530 South Guadalupe St., 505/983-8558, www.casanovagallery.com. Charlotte Jackson Fine Art
“She is a very talented and committed art dealer exhibiting important contemporary works of art,” says Maxon-Edgerton. 200 West Marcy St., Ste. 101, 505/989-8688, www.charlottejackson.com. Gerald Peters Gallery
Specializes in classic Western, the Taos Society of Artists, American and European modernism, naturalism, and contemporary art and photography. 1011 Paseo De Peralta, 505/954-5700, www.gpgallery.com. Klaudia Marr Gallery
“This gallery brings together such disparate but innovative kinds of shows,” says Coles-Christensen. 668 Canyon Rd., 505/988-2100, www.klaudiamarrgallery.com. LewAllen Contemporary
Established and emerging artists are featured. 129 West Palace, 505/988-8997, www.lewallencontemporary.com. Linda Durham Contemporary Art
Though Maxon-Edgerton finds it impossible to name a favorite gallery, this one, featuring local artists, ranks in the top few. 1101 Paseo de Peralta, 505/466-6600, www.lindadurham.com. Morning Star Gallery
Museum-quality works by American Indian artists from more than 50 tribes. 513 Canyon Rd., 505/984-8187, www.morningstargallery.com. Nedra Matteucci Galleries
A renowned gallery with a focus on 19th- and 20th-century American art and a sculpture garden. 1075 Paseo de Peralta, 505/982-4631, www.nedramatteuccifineart.com. Patina Gallery
One-of-a-kind jewelry and contemporary art. “It’s a great place for your husband to buy you a gift,” says Trowbridge. 131 West Palace Ave., 505/986-3432, www.patina-gallery.com. Photo-Eye Gallery
Contemporary photography and related books. 370 Garcia St., 505/988-5152, www.photoeye.com. The Rainbow Man
See the gallery of photos by Edward S. Curtis, who from 1898 to 1928 documented the lives of American Indians. 107 East Palace Ave., 505/982-8706, www.therainbowman.com. Tai Gallery
“Unique Japanese baskets and museum-quality textiles,” says Maxon-Edgerton. 1601-B Paseo de Peralta, 505/984-1387, www.textilearts.com. Zaplin Lampert Gallery
In addition to works by the Taos Society and the Santa Fe art colony, this Canyon Road gallery also features traditional regional furniture and weavings. 651 Canyon Rd., 505/982-6100, www.zaplinlampert.com. |
| WHERE TO SHOP: HOME AND GIFTS |
Asian Adobe
These Asian pieces have “strong lines that work well with the vernacular architecture,” says Trowbridge. 310 Johnson St., 505/992-6846, www.asianadobe.com. Cielo Tabletop
Fine tableware. Also visit sister shops Cielo Bedding and Cielo Home Furnishings. Tabletop: 316 South Guadalupe St., 505/992-1960; Bedding: 322 South Guadalupe St., 505/820-2151; Home Furnishings: 702 1/2 Canyon Rd., 505/995-8008, www.cielohome.com. Collected Works Bookstore
“The place to go where I can say, ‘I need something about 200 pages long that will hold my interest,’ ” says Coles-Christensen. 208-B West San Francisco, 505/988-4226, www.collectedworksbookstore.com. Design Warehouse
“Edgy, contemporary items, from furniture to doormats,” says Trowbridge. “Larry Keller, the owner, is well-known in Santa Fe, and his eye for design is impeccable.” 101 West Marcy St., 505/988-1555, www.designwarehousesantafe.com. G. Coles-Christensen Rug Merchants
Classic antique and high-end handmade rugs from Nepal, Tibet, Egypt, and India. 125 West San Francisco St., 505/986-6089, www.therugmerchants.com. Jackalope
Trowbridge recommends this shop for all things Mexican (though there are trinkets from around the world). 2820 Cerrillos Rd., 505/471-8539, www.jackalope.com. Nicholas Potter, Bookseller
Superb collection of rare and used books. 211 East Palace Ave., 505/983-5434. Poem
“It’s a real treasure hunt with all kinds of charming gifts for the very young and
the young at heart alike,” says Maxon-Edgerton. 125 East Palace Ave., 505/820-7884. Santa Fe Pens
“Owner Neal Frank, a pen aficionado, has the best selection,” says Coles-Christensen. 500 Montezuma Ave., 505/989-4742, www.santafepens.com. Todos Santos
“If I left Santa Fe, I’d miss Todos Santos chocolate shop above all others. It’s my favorite gift store,” says Coles-Christensen. 125 East Palace Ave., 505/982-3855. Toyopolis
“If you want to get the kids through a day of museums, promise a trip here,” says Coles-Christensen. “They have European, mostly wooden toys.” 66 West Marcy St., 505/988-8994. |
| WHERE TO SHOP: FASHION |
Corsini Brothers
“This is the best clothing store around,” says Coles-Christensen. 107 West San Francisco St., 505/820-2300. Goler
A sophisticated men’s and women’s shoe shop tucked into Sena Plaza. 125 East Palace Ave., 505/982-0924, www.golershoes.com. Gypsy Baby
Too-cute fashions, gifts, and toys. 318 South Guadalupe St., 505/820-1898, www.gypsybabies.com. James Reid, Ltd.
Known for sterling silver and solid gold belt buckles. 114 East Palace Ave., 505/988-1147, www.jrltd.com. Origins
“I can always find at least one exceptional piece,” says Maxon-Edgerton. 135 West San Francisco St., 505/988-2323, www.originssantafe.com. Montecristi Custom Hat Works
Exquisite panama straw and fur felt hats. 322 McKenzie St., 505/983-9598, www.montecristihats.com. Packards
Exquisite jewelry from artists such as Raymond Yazzie, Lawrence Baca, and Scott Diffrient. 61 Old Santa Fe Trl., 505/983-9241, www.packards-santafe.com. Spirit Clothing
“High-end brands -- understated but lovely things the owner brings from her travels,” says Coles-Christensen. “My wife loves it.” 109 West San Francisco St., 505/982-2677. |
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