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Andrew Smith Gallery
There are few finer photography galleries in the country. That's right, in the country. Walking through these doors is like walking into a time capsule of the most transcendent and illuminating gelatin-silver and platinum printers who have ever lived. Contemporary photographers are not slighted, though, in favor of dead (er… classical) ones.
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Artisan Santa Fe
Since this art-supply shop's selection of oils, pastels and watercolors is good enough for the world-class artists of Santa Fe, it's probably good enough for you - buy yourself a present.
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Back at the Ranch
You'll get a kick out of high-style boots that go for up to around US$4000 - definitely more art than craft. That's when that pair of basic black ones (around US$900 ) starts seeming like a real bargain.
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Chiaroscuro Gallery
This contemporary art and photography gallery is all the rage with its new large location and new works by Udo Noger, devotee of light and translucence. Dealers balance this airy work with Magdalena Abakanowicz's sculptures in bronze, iron and stainless steel and Jun Kaneko's modern takes on Japan's traditional art of ceramics.
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Five & Dime General Store
Not just a convenient spot for snow globes, this souvenir shop also sells Southwest trinkets, postcards, T-shirts and, yes, old-fashioned Frito pies (around US$4 ) - hearty red chili and shredded cheese poured over corn chips still in the bag.
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Garcia Street Books
Scavengers are rewarded with excellent bargains as well as the town's best selection of art books, including such rarities as a deluxe limited edition of Elias Rivera's paintings (around US$4200 ).
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Gerald Peters Gallery
Santa Fe's preeminent restaurant and real-estate tycoon, Gerald Peters began dealing art in college and parlayed his hobby (helping artsy friends survive) into an empire: La Casa Sena and Blue Corn Café are just a few of his properties. And this gallery, two blocks from Canyon Rd, carries a collection of fine art that few museums can touch, with all the Southwest masters: Nicolai Fechin, Charles Russell, Edward Borein, Woody Gwyn and many, many more. The back room has treasures the Museum of Fine Arts can't even afford, so check it out.
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Jackalope
Essential pieces of Southwest décor can be yours for a song. Start with a cow skull like George O'Keefe made famous, snap up a kiva ladder, add some colorful pottery and Navajo potholders and you'll be set. Don't leave without watching authentic prairie dogs frolic in their piñon enclosure.
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La Puerta, Inc
Master mill workers and woodworkers welcome observers at this 4-acre architectural salvage yard, host to an 18,000-sq-ft manufacturing plant. An on-site design center demonstrates ways to use these hefty antiques - doors, windows, decorative trim - from 14 countries as rustic home furnishings.
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Montecristi
The classic Santa Fean hat is a steal at around US$550 but maybe you're more of a Trail Boss, a bad boy/bad girl hat for around US$1200 . But you're not really outfitted until you've chosen just the right sterling silver concho hatband (starting at $125).
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Morning Star Gallery
Of all the Canyon Rd shops dealing Indian antiquities, this remains the best: weavings, jewelry, beadwork, kachina dolls and even a few original ledger drawings are just some of the stars at this stunning gallery, which specializes in pre-WWII Plains Indian ephemera. Some artifacts here are finer than those in most museums - like the 1775 Powhoge ceramic storage jar that sold for around US$230 ,000 and the 1860 Nez Perce war shirt that went for $220,000.
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Nambé Foundry Store
Gleaming and elegant, Nambé's signature sand-cast, mysterious-metal-alloy tableware, vases, jewelry and other lifestyle accoutrements have been winning design awards since 1951. This deliciously heavy stuff is the consummate commitment ceremony present.
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Nathalie
Come here for the finest cowboy and cowgirl gear, including gemstone-studded gun holsters, handmade leather, denim couture, and lingerie for that saloon girl with a heart of gold.
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Packard's on the Plaza
This combination gallery and store proffers exquisite contemporary and historic Native American arts and crafts, including Navajo rugs, Pueblo weavings, and beautiful old pottery.
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Rainbow Gate
One-of-a-kind ceramic dinnerware and handmade tiles feature all the colors of the New Mexico sky - from soft pastel sunrise through midday cerulean blue to fiery sunset oranges, pinks and purples. Color and texture share the space with fruits, fish, horses and birds on too many lyrical tiles to count.
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Robert Nichols Gallery
Contemporary Native American ceramicists with a serious sense of humor meld old-school techniques with modern sensibilities: Bruce Gilbert's languid pots, Kathleen Nez' interpretations of classic pottery designs and Diego Romero's unique combination of Liechtenstein-style cartoon irony with hand-built pueblo pottery are just some of the appealing offerings.
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Sangre de Cristo Mountain Works
When you're not wearing cowboy boots, you should be wearing biking or hiking shoes to make an impression in Santa Fe. Shop here for anything high-end outdoorsy - you know, a GPS unit, Gore-Tex and fleece.
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Santa Fe Place
Surrounded by family-style restaurant chains and anchored by four department stores, this 570,000-sq-ft mall with 80-plus shops could be anywhere - except for that adobe color.
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Shidoni
One of Santa Fe's true wonders, these two enormous gardens are alive with figurative and abstract sculptures - some kinetic, some colorful, and all awe-inspiring - in every medium. A foundry demonstrates the art of pouring bronze four times on Saturday.
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Shush Yaz Trading Company
If you can't get to Gallup , come here for fine silver and turquoise jewelry. Top artists include sculptor Cliff Fragua, painter Marvin Toddy, and many tribal basket weavers. A la the PBS TV show Antiques Roadshow , gallery experts are also willing to examine old Indian blankets, turquoise jewelry or other artifacts you bring from home.
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Tesuque Flea Market
There aren't many fleas at this tony outdoor market a few minutes north of Santa Fe at Tesuque Pueblo. But high-quality rugs, jewelry, art and clothing definitely cost significantly less than in town. Just don't expect to score an old microwave for around US$5 ; it's not that kind of place.
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