Visit Pop-Cycle to find goods that are truly unique. That is because this shop sells goods made by local designers and artists that have been created by recycled and repurposed materials. Part secondhand shop and part gift shop, the staff here handpicks all of the items on the shelves, meaning that there is no junk that you have to sort through to get to the good stuff. The inventory constantly changes, meaning you never know what you might find when you visit.
This place fits right into its funky Fourth Street environment as a small store with a large selection of post-hippie clothing for both adults and children, as well as a selection of textiles and linens. By the owners' definition, "vintage" includes a wide range from Nehru jackets to Victorian dresses. So, if you're in need of a flapper dress during your Tucson vacation, this is where to come. There are also hats, ties and other accessories.
If you go shopping in the recently designed Joesler Village at the corner of Campbell and River Roads, you can be sure that all the products offered in any store are high-end both in terms of quality and price. This little boutique is no exception. Clique's women's sportswear features all the good names in international fashion design. Although somewhat pricey, you'll get what you pay for, which is high quality and design.
Owner Tom Philabaum is renowned as one of America's best glass artists, with exhibits throughout the US, Mexico and Europe, and his gallery, Philabaum Glass, reflects his position in the art world, exhibiting more than 100 nationally and internationally celebrated artists. Apart from wandering around and appreciating the exhibits, you can view glassblowing at his studio and learn about the history of the studio glass movement. This place is open from Tuesday to Saturday at 10am.
Allen's store on Grant Road carries everything you need for successful rock-hounding in the mineral-rich soils of Arizona: tumblers, cabbers, gold pans, rock picks and grits. He has a small supply of minerals and fossils for sale, as well as assorted gems, jewelry parts and tools for bead stringing. Furthermore, you'll find a selection of books on rock-hounding and minerals in the Southwest. Custom jewelry repair is available.
Since its conception in 1974, this establishment has grown from a little Tucson resale house to a Southwestern clothing empire with an environmental touch. It's not just a used clothing store, rather a place where hip customers look for the most current styles. There are new clothes here as well including scarves, belts, shoes, jewelry and handbags. It's a place that sells, buys and trades in a discriminating and socially conscious way. The Tokens for Bags Program raises money for several environmental organizations.
If you go shopping in the recently designed Joesler Village at the corner of Campbell and River Roads, you can be sure that all the products offered in any store are high-end both in terms of quality and price. This little boutique is no exception. Clique's women's sportswear features all the good names in international fashion design. Although somewhat pricey, you'll get what you pay for, which is high quality and design.
Owner Tom Philabaum is renowned as one of America's best glass artists, with exhibits throughout the US, Mexico and Europe, and his gallery, Philabaum Glass, reflects his position in the art world, exhibiting more than 100 nationally and internationally celebrated artists. Apart from wandering around and appreciating the exhibits, you can view glassblowing at his studio and learn about the history of the studio glass movement. This place is open from Tuesday to Saturday at 10am.
Bahti Indian Arts is the place to go if you're looking for the fine and exceptional in Native American arts and crafts. For more than 50 years, Bahti has established steady relationships with artists with a reputation for consistently delivering high quality work. All products are handmade. Pay special attention to the amazing Hopi kachina dolls and the masks from the Pacific Northwest.
Take advantage of the clear southern Arizona skies and do some stargazing at this astronomy store during nighttime hours. Discover the delights of stars, moons and galaxies, or observe solar bursts during daytime hours. This place offers a good selection of telescopes and binoculars in all price ranges, including opticals for bird watchers and nature lovers, as well as a variety of books and magazines on the subject. It's a fun thing to do with the kids.
Situated near the busy intersection of Campbell and Grant roads, gemologist Jeffrey Velasco has offered his expertise to discriminating clients for more than three years. This store offers a fine collection of gold jewelry from all over the world, with a special emphasis on India. Note the beautiful array of gem birds in the display case. Laudably, it also supports local artists by showcasing their paintings on the store walls. Jewelry repair services are available.
Located in an old warehouse in the Lost Barrio, this large showroom of ethnic antiques features all kinds of unusual art objects from far-flung places around the globe. The focus is on furniture and folk art from India, Africa and Mexico, the diversity of the display will delight the collector of antiques. Among the most impressive is a huge decorated urn from India that had been broken and put together again by a diligent staff. The price tag shows a four-digit number but you certainly won't find anything like it anywhere else in Tucson.