NW, 50, ) If you want outstanding Indian art, two Indian-owned galleries offer the best selections in the region. You’ll find creative folk and religious art, textiles and paintings from Mexico, Guatemala, Latin America and Southwest artists. Take time to explore the ethnic art stores, too. On San Felipe, don’t miss the fine art, photo and Hispanic folk-art galleries tucked away in Poco Apoco Patio. On Romero, check out Plaza San Luis and Plazuela Sombra, upstairs and down. Quality galleries line Romero and San Felipe streets from the Plaza to Mountain Road, as well as the side plazas. Old Town galleries carry a great variety of Zuni fetishes, Pueblo storytellers, the acclaimed Acoma pottery, Navajo rugs, Hopi kachinas, silver buckles and jewelry, and carvings. Learn all about the varieties of turquoise and how to tell the difference at the Turquoise Museum located just west of the Old Town Plaza. Let your taste and credit limit decide which is for you. Inexpensive pieces are made with factory-produced settings and stabilized and dyed turquoise instead of gem quality “natural” stones.
Two pots may look identical, but one is twice the price: The cheaper one is green ware or molded instead of traditionally made from hand-gathered clay and materials. Look at the shops in the side plazas and patios and don’t be bashful about asking questions about the Indian artists and authenticity. Starting at the Plaza, take your time browsing. Antique enthusiasts will find stores with Hispanic, American West and Spanish articles.
If you want heirloom-quality rugs, pottery, ceramics or jewelry with gem-quality turquoise, visit the galleries that specialize in fine pueblo and Southwestern art. If you want inexpensive jewelry or a souvenir, have fun shopping the sidewalk vendors and tourist stores. With almost two dozen art galleries, Old Town steps in as a convenient center for traditional, folk and contemporary art. New Mexican Art Tour 1: Traditional Arts 5-10 hours
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