Markets - Tony's Curios
Ciudad Juarez, Mexico - Page 1
Some of the real shopping treasures are to be found
in the little stores along historic Avenida Juarez. So be
sure to duck into Tony’s Curios when you come to the
corner of Avenida Juarez and Ignacio Mejia (next door to Tacos
Lucas Restaurant). This store is small, but it was surprising
how many interesting things I found to photograph inside.
(Click on any photo for a larger version.)
Come inside and meet Oscar, or the owner,
Tony. The store is full of silver jewelry, silver spurs, ironwood
sculptures, artwork, and leather saddles, boots, belts, jackets,
purses, and wallets---not to mention various and interesting
other items, as you are about to see. Visiting stores like
this one and talking with the local merchants really make
you realize there is another whole world just south of the
border from El Paso..
Oscar’s English
is excellent, and he loves to talk about the interesting things
in the store. The leather purses on the counter definitely
deserve closer examination. |
