Really great authentic chimayo products. I enjoyed walking around and taking in not only the…read moreweaving, but the jewelry, pots, belts, and history. 8 generations of weavers is outstanding!! The weaving includes coats, vests, rugs, blankets, purses, and pillows. I purchased a small blanket (15" x 15") and a hand carved blanket hangar. I'll take this as my souvenir and hang it up in my house.

Honestly, from the outside, it was not what I was expecting. I heard about it from one of the…read moremuseums in Santa Fe. I had my mind blown. If I could have afforded it, I would have bought out the whole shop. The quality was priceless and absolutely worth the drive out to the country!!!

The 4 of us stopped in while during our recent High Road to Taos trip. I wanted to show Gayle and…read moreour friends examples of the Chimayo Weaver culture, of which only Centinela Traditional Arts appeared to be open on Sunday. One friend found a gorgeous wrap, which Gayle should have purchased as well. They even got a nice loom demonstration. I was more intrigued with the design and craftsmanship of rugs, even though we didn't need one. We all came away impressed and glad we stopped in.

What gorgeous artwork. My husband and I are visiting Taos from Boston. A friend told us that…read moreChimayó is famous for their woven rugs, and I've wanted one for our bedroom. When we visited Centinela, Emily, the daughter of the owners, was there. She told us all about the rugs, made some suggestions, and told us they could custom make a rug in any colors we wanted. She also told us that even though they are competitors with other weavers in the area, they are all family, and we might find something we liked better at one of those locations. Centinela has absolutely gorgeous rugs, ponchos, vests, hats. Each was a work of art. Emily was delightful and hilariously funny. Crowds gathered around her just to hear what she had to say. Though we did end up purchasing at Trujillo's up the street, a visit to Centinela is definitely worthwhile. Update: We returned to Centinela today, and the owners, Lisa and Irv, were there. I had called earlier because I wanted to have a southwestern woven panel sewn to the back of my denim jacket. I was told to come in. Lisa said they had 15 panels already made, but she couldn't find them. Irv rudely told us to get out if the way while he looked for them. Neither could find the panels, and Lisa thought someone else who worked there might have put them somewhere. We asked her to call that person, but she would not. Today was our last day of vacation in the area, so I'm kind of disappointed. But I also don't want to spend my money with rude people.

There are three stores in one here so make sure you ask to see all three. (They may have to unlock…read morethem.) The main store is chock full of icons, santos, colonial furnishings---a great array. The second store front is full of mostly African artifacts, mixed in with some more colonial and antique tables. The final store front (depending on the order you're let in) is mostly architectural salvage items. Everything is top-notch. Feel free to bargain with them. The most they can do is say no. Cody, the newest member of this team, showed us around when we were there and you could tell he was passionate about his items (mostly the African artifacts). Make sure you stop in here (especially if you are headed to Rancho de Taos for a side trip from the Plaza.

El Potrero Trading Post in Chimayo, New Mexico USA is the best place to get the famous Chimayo red…read morechile powder shipped to you. Such a deep and rich chile flavor! The store also has quite a selection of different chile powders -- red and green -- along with other New Mexican cuisine products. The staff is friendly and will help you decide which chile powders best match your heat tolerance. The website does need to be updated as to prices. So, call the store at 505-351-4112 to place your order, and you will have your order in a few days. New Mexico grows 77% of the chile produced in the United States, including the wildly popular Hatch green chile. When in the state, be sure to visit a New Mexican restaurant and ask for the chile sauce on your meal to be "Christmas." You'll get to taste both red and green that way. In fact, Red or Green? is the state's official question.

Entertaining fellow (the owner, I think) will sell you very reasonably priced chile powder that…read moreROCKS your taste buds! Been getting chiles here for years and hope this great place continues to sell their outstanding goods.

Outstanding collection of woven blankets, throws, and clothing. I bought an exquisite men's coat…read morefully lined inside, one of a kind. So glad I stopped in! The lady waiting the counter was so nice! They take all major cards, you will need them!

Chimayo rugs and textiles, woven here for 8 generations. Beautiful stuff, and prices are really…read moregood for handmade artisan rugs. There's some smaller stuff too (placemats and whatnot), in case you're looking for less expensive but still nice gifts.

Excellent selection of book genres not available elsewhere in Taos. Celtic, gardening,…read morecomplimentary medicine, sci fi, fantasy etc. All brought to you by a knowledgeable and thoughtful purveyor.

7884 is my go to for edibles. No baked goods but lots of live rosin gummies, high dose medical…read moregummies, great prices. Owned by and mostly run by veterans, they offer great service at a reasonable price. Check 'em out.

Extemely knowledgeable and friendly owner and staff. Wide and varied selection of everything you…read moremight need Highly recommend speaking with Larry. Prices are reasonable, as well as quality. Great customer service! 5 Star

Shop here usually once or twice a month. Have purchased chickens and pheasants. The staff are…read morealways helpful and knowledgeable. They even help load items into the vehicle. Making a return is the easiest.