David A.
2/1/2009
I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!!! I might stretch to say I have a tiny obsession with it. Whenever I'm in the neighborhood, I have to stop in. The owner is super friendly and knows not only the origin of...
Back From Tomboctou Gallery & Import
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3564 Adams Ave
San Diego, CA 92116
Back From Tomboctou Gallery & Import is a renowned destination in San Diego, CA, dedicated to preserving and promoting artisan traditions from around the world. Since 1983, they have been showcasing genuine folk arts made by traditional artisans, refusing to sell industrialized copies of traditional designs. Located on Adams Avenue in the heart of Normal Heights, their collection of affordable gifts and treasures offers a unique and extraordinary shopping experience.
With a strong commitment to community education, Back From Tomboctou also offers workshops where families and friends can immerse themselves in crafting and learn about cultural traditions. Their mural, depicting a vibrant street Mercado in Mexico and Central America, not only beautifies the neighborhood but also celebrates the joy and happiness found in these markets. As pioneers in teaching artisanal crafts, they have been recognized in San Diego for their dedication to preserving and passing on these valuable traditions.
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Rachael C.
6/7/2018
Glad to see this shop is still in business. It had been years since I had been, and happened upon it during an art walk. It's a little shop but has a lot of cool masks, day of the dead pieces,...
Matt R.
5/13/2007
EVERY day is Day of the Dead at Back from Tomboctou. Really though, it's a charming shop of Mexican folk arts and antiquities. Heavy emphasis on the skulls. Heavy emphasis on really beautiful...
Rianna J.
5/4/2022
First and foremost, everything about the store was beautiful, and had an amazing selection of objects, gifts, and beads. I wish I could give a full 5 stars, but the interaction with the older man...
Susan R.
6/13/2018
Price, customer service and location. There is no parking. I drove around few times trying to find parking to get to this place. Customer Service is lacking. The staff person that was at the...
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