Albuquerque 2012 Official Visitors Guide & Vacation Planner - (Page 20)
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From the shops and boutiques of Old Town, Downtown and Nob Hill to the upscale retail hub of ABQ Uptown, Albuquerque offers a full spectrum of art, accessories and other unique finds as distinctive as the city itself.
From left to right: Handcrafted pot (Michael Barley), Turquoise jewelry (Michael Barley), Contemporary furniture (Furniture by Rob Anderson), Tin luminaria (marblestreetstudio.com), Chile ristra (Mike Tompkins).
ORIGINAL ART
The area is home to countless artisans of various styles and specialties. For Native American crafts, the state’s 19 pueblos are a prolific source, and each has its own style. Find pottery, ceramics, paintings, photography, sculpture and contemporary art all around town. Museum and cultural center gift shops are great sources for art, as are the galleries, shops and boutiques in Old Town and Nob Hill. Also discover art along Central Avenue in the Downtown Arts & Culture District.
TAKE HOME: Pueblo pottery, Native American art, handmade crafts, paintings, leatherwork, landscape photography
DISTINCTIVE JEWELRY
The city is full of tempting jewelry, from antiques to contemporary pieces. Browse the diverse shops of Old Town for quality jewelry at a great value, or buy direct from artisans who sell their handmade jewelry under the La Placita Portal on the plaza. Explore Nob Hill’s boutiques for a wide selection of styles, or shop downtown along Central Avenue. Nearby at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, the gift shop has an extensive collection with many authentic pieces.
TAKE HOME: Sterling silver, coral, contemporary jewelry, handmade turquoise pieces, gems & stones, Native American jewelry
HANDMADE HOME FURNISHINGS
Add a touch of Albuquerque to your home with contemporary or traditional accent pieces. You'll find hand-woven Navajo rugs, handcrafted custom furniture, intricately woven baskets, wood and stone carvings, punched tin mirrors and more. Home furnishings can be found throughout the city, but Nob Hill has especially well-stocked outlets for stylish and unique decor, including vintage finds, antiques and Southwestern pieces.
TAKE HOME: Hand-woven Navajo rugs, Southwestern furniture, woven baskets, retro & contemporary pieces, tinwork, mirrors, quilts
Bits & Pieces
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A LOVE OF TURQUOISE Appearing in local artifacts as far back as A.D. 1000, this precious gem is celebrated at Old Town’s Turquoise Museum and around the city.
UPSCALE ABQ UPTOWN The city’s newest shopping experience offers high-end national and local clothing, accessories, home furnishings and dining options in an outdoor modern retail space.
ABQ Uptown (ABQ Uptown).
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Table of Contents
Special Feature: Albuquerque: The Intersection of Adventure & Culture
Cuisine
Shopping
Ballooning
Neighborhoods
Area Map & Visitor Info
Events
Things To Do
Arts, Galleries & Theatres
Balloon Rides & Air Adventures
Casinos & Nightlife
Golf, Sports & Outdoors
Museums, Cultural & Historic Centers
Sightseeing, Tours & Train Rides
Spas & Salons
Wine, Breweries & Culinary
Zoos, Nature Centers & Family Fun
Golf Courses
Shopping
Dining
Visitor & Relocation Services
Transportation
Places to Stay
Campgrounds & RV Parks
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