I love a fair trade shop and this one was welcoming and chock full of delightful surprises! The…read morestaff was friendly and welcoming and helped us find various options, as well as had some great suggestions. My purchase of a bracelet made locally was an easy sell as it is beautiful, but there were many other gift items and purchases that I would have liked to make. The prices weren't too bad and each has a story of those who made it, which helps to remind a shopper that their purchase goes toward someone's fair livelihood. Love it! I'd go back and get all my gifts if I had more time, but definitely worthy of a look and a browse.

From outside it looked like a store I could have spent some money at, but after I entered, while…read moremasked up, I was approached by the owner who demanded I apply chemicals to my skin before being welcomed to the store. I refuse to inundate myself with chemicals to passify a business owner living in fear. To respond, I did come in. But I was not made to feel welcome, to even look, because I didn't care to use your chemicals. I had just washed my hands. That should have been enough I feel. "Local" or not, it's chemicals. You tried to force it, I refused, and spent money elsewhere that day. You didn't offer to sign anything accepting any responsibility for adverse effects I might have even . . Main point, You don't get to impose your stuff on my body, and I just hope you'll look at what kind of customer experience I had there and maybe grow from it.

I couldn't get home fast enough to write this review. Valerie and Chris are fantastic. I've taken…read morecooking classes around the world and NOTHING compares to Chris's teaching style and amazing recipes. I'm 67 and I FINALLY found a great recipe for a French vinaigrette salad dressing. Chris and Valerie bring you into their home for an intimate, cozy meal. My GOD I absolutely LOVED every minute of it. What a gem! It's worth a trip to Taos to enjoy the experience. Really something special. I'll be back again and again. Soooo much FUN. Thanks and thanks and ever thanks.

Such an amazing and memorable time I had with my mom and sister for Mother's Day weekend. Chris…read moreand Valerie are wonderful, friendly, knowledgeable people that we thoroughly enjoyed spending time learning from and cooking with. We immediately felt right at home and had so much fun cooking together, laughing together, and visiting with this lovely couple, and meeting their son, Milo, also. The hours flew by and we left with recipes in hand, great memories, and full bellies! Absolutely one of the BEST Mother's Day's I've had. Thank you, Cooking Studio Taos, for an unforgettable experience!

Tightly packed little store and there is a lot to peruse through. Lots of supplies for native…read moreartists. Gemstone beads were a bit pricey but the owner was friendly and helpful. This store is not in the Plaza or on Bent Street but if you're a serious beader, check it out. There were a lot of unusual accent pieces to choose from here.

This place blew my mind: great scrap leather, bones, beads, pellets, string/hardware for the…read morejewelry and more. They supply a lot to the Pueblo community and cary traditional pieces that the Pueblo people's will use in ritual/celebration costume. A serious gem with kind and helpful owners.

I have been visiting this shop every year for the past 5 years. Regina is always friendly and…read morehelpful and I get many compliments on my purchases from their store. This year they made me a custom watch band for my Apple Watch. It is gorgeous! My favorite shop in Taos!

Cute jewelry store in Taos, near the Plaza. They make everything they sell…read more They have a nice selection, decent customer service and reasonable prices. I got a couple of nice pair of earrings here since the selection was better. Also got a bracelet which they adjusted to the size of my wrist. They usually let you create your own necklace, etc. But not during Covid. No issues with that since I liked what they had on display, more original and nicer pieces.

Tierra Wools is a weaving/knitting/crochet yarn mecca! It has lots of locally-dyed yarn. And tons…read moreof churro yarn for weaving. If you are a yarnivore you need to see Tierra Wools.

The products were beautiful in this out of the way shop an hour or so northwest of Santa Fe…read more However, the high prices belied the isolated, deep valley location. Tierra Wools had Santa Fe prices. Certainly in a gorgeous location, Los Ojos was kind of creepy on this Friday in November. Lots of places are abandoned and boarded up. The web site for Tierra Wools was striking, but the place itself was modest, although quite large. Everything for sale was lovely, the selection somewhat limited, and the pricing not in the bargain range. It was an okay "stop along the way."

Native American vendors daily display and sell their jewelry and handmade items. All are beautiful…read moreand unique. I highly recommend because the Natives are licensed for permits to sell in Santa Fe. The jewelry is authentic and high quality stones and metals . I recommend paying with cash (service fee card) . I purchased quite a few pieces for myself and family for gifts.

Will return - shopped there daily -:)…read more Some calls it Native American Vendors Program of the Palace of the Governors @ New Mexico History Museum. It's a block away from our hotel. Vendors are mostly kind. Their self made products, mostly with turquoise are wonderful. The opaque, blue-to-green turquoise is a mineral. Persian stones from Nishapur (of Iran) is used as a guiding reference for evaluating turquoise quality. Navajo and Hopi tribes are known to produce high quality turquoise jewelry. The top two of the following 4 kinds of turquoise are widely used in Santa Fe area: Sleeping Beauty Turquoise  Kingman Turquoise  Bisbee   Royston  They (including the stores as well) prize Sleeping Beauty for its consistent sky-blue color. However, it's no longer being mined (?), while Kingsman has brilliant blue color, but it isn't as precious as SL due to the fact that they're still abundantly being mined. One native vendor explained how the program work: They've a committee, to determine the eligibility (sometimes vendor has to go before the committee to demonstrate their skills - like making a piece). The covered corridor has 63 spaces, each marks with a white number. If the vendors are more than the spaces, they'll have to do a lottery, which means a particular vendor may not come tomorrow. In General, a particular vendor doesn't come everyday.  On the last day there, I purchased a bracelet from a generous man, who explains the logos are his name and his daughter's. When I pay, he tells me a less amount voluntarily. I was a little hesitate. Although I like bargains and discounts, but I don't ask for it with small vendor, especially with the artist him or herself.  "Are you sure?" I asked. Actually I was not 100% sure what he had quoted me earlier.  "Yes, it looks so nice on your wrist." I paid what he asked. Thank you.

This is such a treasure gem find in Taos. This is my second visit to this store and I love…read moreeverything in this store.Hi Priscilla I missed you this time.

I've been a fan of Common Thread for many years and would have given them 5 stars in the past as…read moretheir displays were so perfect and original they would draw me in every few weeks, and I would find the coolest decorative and wearable items. This past year, they lost their touch on the displays. So I'm knocking them down a star., Because I've lost the thrill of coming in to find out what treasures await me. It's still a great fabric place. But it's really not amazing anymore.

Framing, large art supply selection. LOTS of gift possibilities for my many great-nieces & nephews…read more Great little shop; love it.

From the owner: Village Art specializes in meeting all custom framing needs. We also have a selection of desktop…read moreand framing supplies. We are expanding our arts and crafts supply section to meet the needs of all ages and interests and provide creative gifts as well as raw materials for the community. We house a rotating gallery, several consignment artists, and arts related classes, workshops, and interest groups.

We returned last year, tracing some history of my family adventures. My mother commissioned a rug…read morein 1970, and we visited often as it was in the process of creation. Amazing to watch the skill and grace, and then the unreal finished product. She passed in 1984, and we lost the piece. Re-discovered in an attic box in 2022, this rug has reignited our love for the area, history, and beauty of the artisans at Trujillos. Thank you for a lifelong gift, now also preserved in a leather oil painting incorporating the Bandolier National Monument, all part of our childhood.

What a unique and special stop this was. We were passing through this lovely town and came upon Mr…read more Trujillo's shop. Easy to find in Chimayo, NM midway between Santa Fe and Taos, NM. We were greeted by his warm and friendly smile. He invited us in and shared the history of his family's weaving business. This is eight generations of Family Weavers in his family. The looms are all set up and we even witnessed a demonstration of using the loom to weave. So interesting! They sell all size blankets, rugs, vests, table runners, purses, pillows and other Native American pottery. Lots of colors to choose from. I found the jewelry and ended up purchasing a gorgeous necklace made by Mark Jimenez. This necklace is part of the Divine Spirit series. I also purchased a blanket and table runners. They can also accommodate special orders by request. I am so glad we took the time to stop and learn about the history of these family weavers. New Mexico is so full of talented artisans. I always learn so much when I visit this state. If you are in this area traveling, be sure to stop by and learn all about the talented Trujillo family.