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shopping Niche Markets Storied Shops La Villita Historic Arts Village calls to history and retail buffs alike. Originally created to house Alamo soldiers, today La Villita is a nationally registered, thriving collection of artisan shops and galleries located right off the River Walk. The community’s walking tour makes for a leisurely day of sightseeing and shopping (maps are available throughout the district). Start at Sutler Country Store, located in the 1854 Florian House. The shop sells handmade jewelry, sculpture, Southwest art and books on La Villita’s history. The house itself reflects the dramatic change in building styles during La Villita’s evolution. Marvel too at Villita Stained Glass, and its home inside the 1873 Bowen/Kirchner House, an example of caliche block construction. Many of La Villita’s 20-something shops occupy 19thcentury buildings such as these. Amid the architectural treasures, Chamade Jewelers embodies the authentic spirit of La Villita, offering an assortment of jewelry from the Hopi, Navajo and Zuni reservations. La Villita shops, galleries and restaurants are open daily, and admission is free. report Artisans Alley A history rich in craftsmanship means that San Antonio’s shopping bag spills over with specialty store finds. Start your quest at these favorite venues: The jewelers of this family-owned business design, manufacture and sell quality pieces in sterling silver, gemstones and gold. artisans alley Twenty diverse boutiques dot the hillside here. Browse for clothes, jewelry, antiques and home decor. Saturday mornings, wander through the farmer’s market for locally grown organic produce and goods. james avery Watch a glass-blowing demonstration; then commission a sculpture or pendant light to take home. lucchese boot company garcia art glass They say no boot fits like a Lucchese, but you can also shop for belts, clothing and other fine Western accessories at this shop in Alamo Quarry Market. This Market Square boutique imports fine crafts and apparel from pueblitos (villages) in Latin America and Mexico, including Peruvian ponchos, pinatas, rugs and novelty Christmas decorations. los pueblitos If you can’t leave Texas without one of its legendary cowboy hats, head to Paris Hatters for a custom fitting and shaping in the shop’s 80-year tradition. paris hatters La Villita shopping If You Go Artisans Alley 210-494-3226, www.artisansalley.com. Los pueblitos 210-212-4898, www.lospueblitos.com. Chamade Jewelers garcia Art glass James Avery 210-224-7753, www.chamadejewelers.com. 210-354-4681, www.garciaartglass.com. 800-283-1770, secure.jamesavery.com/index.jsp. Lucchese Boot Company paris hatters 210-828-9419, www.lucchese.com. 210-223-3453, www.parishatters.com/indexie.html. sutler Country store 210-475-9444, www.thesutler.com. La Villita historic Arts Village 210-207-8610, www.lavillita.com. Villita stained glass 210-223-4480, www.lavillita.com. For more information, go to www.visitsanantonio.com/shopping. 38 http://ww.artisansalley.com http://www.lospueblitos.com http://www.chamadejewelers.com http://www.lucchese.com http://www.garciaartglass.com http://www.parishatters.com/indexie.html http://secure.jamesavery.com/index.jsp http://www.thesutler.com http://www.lavillita.com http://www.lavillita.com http://www.visitsanantonio.com/shopping http://www.visitsanantonio.com

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