A magical oasis in the heart of Coral Gables, the Silver Dragon is owned by a father and daughter…read moreduo, Carlos and Ayessa. This store features handpicked objets d'art, antiques, statues, authentic Tibetan thangkas, curiosités and treasures from around the world, exquisite jewelry, spiritual items, and, most of all, art.
Carlos is an award-winning poet and the kind of artist that paints out of a deep-rooted desire for self-expression. The colorful darkness of his work would take more words than I know to describe, so I will just say this: you must see it. Really, see it. Stare at it for long hours. Look at it again in a few days, in a few months, in a few years- and find something new each and every time you look at it.
Ayessa's art is really a spillover of her inner world, which is filled with light, beauty, color, and, most of all, magic. Ayessa's magic is contagious, and everything she does is infused with it: custom blends of oils, salts, and incense, protection jewelry, and much more. If it's magic you're into, treat yourself to a chakra balancing session- you'll be infused with a sense of balance, hope, and joy.
Both Carlos and Ayessa have an encyclopedic knowledge of herbs, oils, deities, art, crystals, and pretty much anything you can think of. I have spent some of the best hours of my life looking through their treasures, meditating, and talking about life and art over a sweet cup of cafecito. Their store is the kind of place where every piece has a story to tell, and I've never been in there without falling in love with something. With items you won't find anywhere else, it's the perfect place to get an unforgettable gift for a loved one, or yourself!
