Great shop on the south side of Taos. The owner is very knowledgeable about her merchandise and is…read morealways eager to help you find just the right bead for your project.

After not coming to Taos for almost 10 years, some of the shops appeared and went. Not sure if this…read morejewelry store existed back then; I sure was happy to stumble upon it (it's kind of hard to miss as it's located in the center of shopping district in the charming town of Taos). I had been looking for a pair of silver earrings for a while and the moment I stepped in to this shop, I knew I would walk away with something I had been yearning for. The store is a good size. To the left is what's made locally in Taos. And to the right, all everything else (at least that is what the lady upfront who was manning the shop's register said. By the way, she was welcoming and courteous.) I couldn't help telling her that this was by far the best jewelry shop I had stepped into in Taos to which she proudly agreed with. Her confidence in what the shop carries and sells was manifested in her reply. Everything is beautifully placed inside the glass showcase on both sides. The store has done an excellent job by displaying the pieces in the most orderly way as possible. I quickly glanced at the left side first. I then proceeded to where the lady was standing (the right side). And then a pair of silver Navajo earrings caught my attention. I didn't know they were Navajo until the kind lady told me so. The earrings were exactly the right size (I was looking for something small/smaller.) I asked the lady to take them out of the glass case so I could take a closer look. She, of course, generously allowed me to put them on my ears. At that moment, I knew they were it!! And to my surprise, the price was barely $30+? Really? These non-machine-made pieces are only that much? No more wasting of my time so I quickly transacted to purchase them. A little solo getaway to Taos led me to these beautiful earrings was a treat. If you are in Taos and are looking for beautiful and quality pieces of jewelry, waste no time and go here. You are guaranteed to find what you are looking for.

Very nice shop with knowledgeable staff! Lots of Native American jewelry to choose from. Great…read moreprices too! I will definitely be buying more from them in the future.

Another cool gem in the Plaza! Everything inside this store is made in NM! Some of the stuff is…read moregimmicky or can be found elsewhere for much cheaper (like the salsas, chile, etc) but the concept of this store is just so cool! The owner was very sweet and chatted with her for a bit. Definitely a must stop when visiting the Plaza in Taos!

We enjoyed our stop here to buy chiles and chat with the owner-- a character. It's near…read moreChimayo, so just go here to buy chiles and the ristas of chiles to hang in your kitchen.

This place has the prettiest beaded purses I've ever seen! There was a lot going on here, but…read moreeverything seemed to be on the unique side and with nice quality. Some of the areas are a bit crowded, which made me nervous I would knock something over. While I didn't see anything worth buying for myself, I still think this is a great place to stop and shop if you're in the area.

We found this shop while on vacation back in 2016 and purchased a beautiful hand painted blouse and…read morea wonderful alpaca shawl. When we were traveling through Taos last month we were delighted to find her still there! Atira is a joy to work with and her shop carries the most beautiful things. This time I purchased an alpaca duster, silk slacks and tank top, the most beautiful cover up and a beautiful multicolor silk top. If you're ever in Taos Atira's Southeast on the square is a must!

I'm addicted to Talavera pottery. I was in heaven at this store. It could be my new happy place…read more Thank you!!!

I was there only on a Sunday and charged items for $176. I received my credit card statement and…read morethey charged me an additional $176 on Monday. I have been calling the store several times to resolve this situation and they do not answer. Beware of overcharging! I also called Ortega Inc., the owner, and he is not responding either!

What a lovely find! I the merchandise and prices are amazing. I visited in July and loaded up for…read moreholiday gifts for my family and friends. I also purchased a few items for myself - gem pendants and silver necklaces. I also found a few items I'd not seen before like pyramid palo santo. I highly recommend this place if you're visiting.

Quirky as most gem shops are but WOW stunning pieces! My regret is not buying a large quartz…read morecrystal for my coffee table. Next time!

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.

My friend bought me several pieces of Scott's pottery over the years. I couldn't wait to go to…read moreRottenstone when I visited friends. Scott is extremely talented and friendly. I can't get enough of his pottery. The Gallery is beautiful. There are a few other artists product in the gallery too. Make sure you go in the back outdoor area. There are some great deals back there. Wood fired pottery is spectacular and Scott does it best!

I happened to wander into this one room gallery because there was a long line at Taos Cow ice cream…read moreacross the street. It's full of incredible wood kiln-fired pottery from small tumblers to large vases in earthy shades, each piece unique due to the firing process. The owner/ceramic artist, Scott, is super friendly and approachable; he educated us on the differences between electric kilns + wood kilns, as well as how he achieves different effects during the firing process. I appreciated that the prices started at around $20 for a mug, which meant that I could afford to take home one of his pieces. He also carries a few paintings and wooden spirit bird sculptures. My favorite one featured owls carved out of burnt blackened wood on a branch, but it cost several hundred dollars.