Get a locavore jump on the holiday season! TABLE believes in the shop local movement for four reasons. First, when you buy local in New Mexico, you support our local economy.
This helps create jobs, boosts local investment in our streetscapes, and builds greater economic resilience.
Second, you will get better, more personal service than Amazon could ever deliver. Our shopkeepers know you. They see you when you’re out to dinner. They wave to you at the grocery. And, they know what’s important to you. All of that comes into play every time you enter their spaces.
Third, you will find a host of special and unique products. Outfox the algorithms that direct your online buying with fresh, original choices! Look for the unique, the unusual, the handmade: all of the things you won’t find in big-box stores.
Fourth, it’s healthier for the planet, and for you! All those blue delivery vans and their cardboard boxes take an environmental toll. Reduce the carbon emissions and packaging waste…and get your steps in by walking around town. You’ll feel better, and you’ll know you’ve done just a little for our the planet as wella s for our community.
Shop Gifts for Women in New Mexico
Workshop
Avant-garde knitwear designer Avant Toi makes exceptionally fuzzy wearables for cold weather. Rendered in a mix of cashmere and silk, each piece is hand-painted in their Italian studio. The metallic finish of this matching scarf and jacket offers a cheery gleam.
Patina Gallery
Designed by jeweler Sydney Lynch, this 22K and sterling silver bracelet features a chromatic array of stones ranging from pink tourmaline to topaz to rosy carnelian. The shapes are cheeky and creative, emphasized by the disparate bezels.
Georgia O’Keeffe Museum Store
Through clean silhouettes and organic lines, jeweler Valentine Viannay creates symbols inspired by the natural world. Note the dappled finishes and the easy-to-wear lightness of these earrings.
TOKo
For a simplicity that matches the stark beauty of the western winter, look no further than the graphic designs of Jo Gordon. Handmade in Scotland, this two by eight-and-a-half-foot blanket stole is equal parts cozy and dramatic. Its brushed lambswool knit could even work well as a bed scarf.
The Golden Eye
Handmade at Golden Eye, this baroque pearl pendant dangles from its chain by the suckers of a delicate 18K gold starfish. Equal parts whimsy and sophistication, the studio uses the ancient technique of granulation to decorate this ode to the sea.
Living Threads
Guangdong mud silk’s signature two-tone surface – black on top, brown beneath – comes from the use of fermented yam juice and iron-rich mud. They are applied in a process that has remained virtually unchanged since the Ming Dynasty. These pieces have a fluid movement that makes them feel beautifully contemporary.
Homefrocks
Handmade in their Canyon Road studio, this comfortable, Italian wool coat boasts a clean, classic shape. Of special note are buttons made from corozo nuts that fall from palm trees in South America. This durable material is an eco-conscious alternative for garment closures.
Sukmani Jewelry and Furnishings
Channel the ancient wisdom of the snake with this necklace made of tiny beads dipped in 18k gold and expertly crafted by artisans in Guadalajara, Mexico. To complete the look, wrap yourself in warm luxury with this 100% cashmere, hand-loomed shawl, made in Kashmir.
Wanderlusty Woman x Sukmani Jewelry and Furnishings
High-end fashion meets craft and story with these coats from Wanderlusty, a selection of which are available at Sukmani through January. These handwoven treasures are from the Medinas of Marrakech and the Saharan edges of Morocco and have been sensitively transformed into wearable art with the help of local artisans and expert tailors. No two are alike.
Luna Felix Goldsmith
Handmade by Luna Felix in her Santa Fe studio, these earrings feature three hinged moonstone cabochons, each dangling from an elegant French hook. Granulation features prominently in Felix’s practice, gilding her edges with additional texture and lending a near Byzantine aesthetic to each piece.
Santa Fe Dry Goods
Italian designer Daniela Gregis felts double-faced cashmere until it is at its smoothest and softest, making for an elegant piece perfect for the coldest of winter’s eves. With a reversible contrasting interior (and pockets on both sides!) consider this smart jacket a two-for-one.
Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian
Crafted by master silversmith Cippy Crazy Horse, this tufa cast necklace is a striking interpretation of the protective Naja symbol. Defined by the use of heavy-gauge sterling silver and linear carvings, the piece is equal parts statement piece and talisman.
Modern Folkware
These Marian Miller earrings are made from polished slag glass, a surprisingly beautiful by-product of steel production. The marble-like matrix, due to the presence of iron ore, makes the glass read as turquoise’s dreamy cousin. Set and backed in sterling silver, the frame-like bezels make each earring feel like a little piece of art.
TOKo
From the Catskills, design studio Liamolly uses high-tech knitting machines to create their exceptionally smooth, reversible scarves. Rendered in charcoal and cinnamon, they’re as soft as cashmere but spun from pure, long-staple Egyptian cotton. Lightweight but still warming.
J Justice Necessities
Using a combination of precious gemstones, oxidized silver, and 10K yellow gold, jeweler Patricia Arango renders iconic shapes through a creative lens. Alongside stars and moons, evil eyes feature prominently in this collection. It never hurts to have a bit of extra protection going into the new year!
Indian Pueblo Store
Crafted by Santo Domingo silversmith Mathew Lovato, this bracelet is made using the traditional tufa-casting method. Sunrays extend from a striking piece of Apple coral, while geometric lightning motifs bring powerful symbolism to the design. A timeless addition to any Native American jewelry collection.
Back at the Ranch
These boots were designed in Santa Fe and made in El Paso by three generations of skilled boot makers. This snappy, unisex boot fits all walks of life. The prized ostrich leather toe is less likely to dry out and crack over time thanks to its naturally high oil content.
W Department
Designed in the UK by Nigel Cabourn and made in Japan, this simple bomber jacket marries the good manners of mid-century design with the sharp taste of modern fashion. Classic and notably well-made, this will fit well into wardrobes now and ten years on.
Peyote Bird
For five decades, Peyote Bird Designs has been a trusted source for vintage Navajo and Zuni pieces, as well as artisan-made silver, turquoise, and beaded jewelry. Their balance of tradition and heritage with a youthful sense of style means you can find both an important antique squash necklace, or some bracelets to add to your carefully curated stack. Check the site regularly for special offerings.
Purple Adobe Lavender Farm
Set in the Chama River Valley, Purple Adobe Lavender Farm enjoys the terrain, sandy alluvial soil, and high altitude that lavender loves. The result is a finer, sweeter grade of lavender that they turn into bath and beauty products or sell by the bunch so you can create your own sachets, potpourri, or soap.
Story by Nika Patterson, Bill Smith, Natassja Santistevan, and Julia Platt Leonard
Principal Photography by Tira Howard
Sponsored by Ricky Allen – Tara Earley Real Estate Group
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