The Bench

Gold, silver, turquoise. Stamps with a last name. Wear it to the cruise.

Jewelry in the 505 is a trade we share. Native smiths, family stamps, gold that catches the same light as the chrome. Old Town still holds a bench. The plaza still holds a market.

Places to go

1. 01 · 116 San Felipe St NW, Old Town

   Silver Sun

   Native, woman-owned. Handmade turquoise and silver. Custom with Navajo and Pueblo artists.

   (505) 246-9692WebsiteMap

2. 02 · 323 Romero NW, Old Town

   Tanner Chaney

   Historic and contemporary Native jewelry. Family shop, decades on the plaza.

   (505) 247-2240WebsiteMap

3. 03 · The plaza portals

   Old Town Portal Market

   Vendors under the porch. Talk to the maker. Turquoise, silver, the day’s work.

   Map

4. 04 · Old Town

   Rubber Tomahawk

   Rings and bracelets in silver and bronze. Handmade since 1979.

   Map