Art shopping in Washington, DC
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Toro Mata
If your Andean trip fell through this year, Toro Mata provides a good backup plan. Inside this handsomely laid-out store, you’ll find a well-curated selection of Peruvian objects, including fluffy Alpaca rugs and cuddly stuffed animals, hand-carved chess sets and folk-art tableau, colorful tapestries, furniture and woven hats and sweaters. The friendly owners have a wealth of knowledge on Peru.
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Old Print Gallery
This small store sells a fine array of vintage maps and prints, from the botanical to the architectural, with American portraits, gardens, locomotives, birds and New England scenes all on view. Prints are arranged by category and you can pay extra to have them framed. It’s a great place to browse and hold a bit of history in your hands.
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Touchstone Gallery
One location encompasses several galleries, including the spacious, artist-owned Touchstone Gallery, which exhibits contemporary works created by some of its 30 to 35 member artists. Works cover multiple media, including sculpture, painting and the occasional esoteric installation.
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National Gallery of Art Shop
Boasts several museum shops, including one lining the underground corridor linking the East and West Buildings. You’ll find framed and unframed reproductions of the museum’s best-known works, greeting cards, jewelry, creative games and activities for kids and loads of books.
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Indian Craft Shop
Representing over 45 tribal groups in the US, this crowded one-room shop sells gorgeous but costly basketry, weavings, pottery, beadwork and carvings made by Native Americans. It’s hidden inside the Department of the Interior; show photo ID to enter the building.
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Principle Gallery
One of a growing number of galleries along King St, this approachable place often assembles some of the best collections. Principle represents artists from across the globe, and even if you’re not in the art market, it’s worth a peek inside.
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Oya Mini Bazaar
One of several West African handicraft shops in the neighborhood, Oya Mini Bazaar stocks an impressive selection of wooden masks, tapestries, small sculptures, batik prints, woven baskets and other curios. The prices are quite reasonable.
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Appalachian Spring
Touting its motto, ‘celebrating American craft, ’ this local chain features handmade pottery, woodcarvings, quilts and jewelry. The carved wooden boxes and hand-blown glass bowls make nice gifts.
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Arthur M Sackler Gallery Shop
Features Asian art posters and limited-edition prints, jewelry and world crafts.
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