The Folk Tree
Pasadena, CA 91105-2005
Phone: (626) 795-8733
- Cross Street:
- West Del Mar Boulevard
- Hours:
- Mon-Wed 11am-6pm, Thu-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 12pm-5pm
Editorial Review for The Folk Tree – by Lee Parker
The Scene
This unusual shop is as much a museum as it is a store. Owner Rocky Behr has transformed her love of travel and in particular of the art and culture of Central and South America into a store teeming with folk art and curios from around the globe. Put plenty of coin in the parking meter-you'll want time to explore the treasures this store holds.
The Goods
Although the shop offers many practical items, like hand painted coffee mugs, most items are purely decorative-from the intricately-painted Oaxacan wood figurines, to tiny tin milagros (religious charms), picture frames, jewelry, primitive masks, shadow boxes, and papier mache. You don't have to be a believer to love the crucifixes, or the extraordinary Day of the Dead figurines, some nearly two feet tall. There's also a book section, covering international arts, crafts and culture.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoWhile in store, subscribe to Rocky's newsletter, Las Noticias, with reports on her travels, new acquisitions and store events.
User Reviews for The Folk Tree
05/21/2002 Posted by susanblue_citysearch
There are actually two Folk Tree locations on the same block in Pasadena, on the same side of the street. They're both part shop, part gallery. The northern one stocks locally made jewelry and clothing, and random gift items such as nice candles and San-X stationery. The southern one focuses on Mexican folk art. They sell items ranging from wall hangings to key chains.
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