2. Shankar Arts
City: Deadwood, SD
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (605) 578-3808
Address: 29 Deadwood St.
Description: Shankar Arts is owned by Phil Breland and his Moroccan-born wife, Georgette Ohayon. They’ve been traveling to the far side of the globe for more than two decades, bringing back exquisite silver and gemstone jewelry, woolen jackets, brass Buddhas, hand-knotted tribal carpets, crystals, antique ritual pieces, and other fascinating items. Their buying trips take them to North Africa, India, Thailand, Tibet, Indonesia, Nepal, and the Middle East, where they search out markets, fairs, and festivals for new folk crafts. Every piece reflects the culture from which it came, and Breland and Ohayon can tell you its story. You can buy unset gemstones here, order custom work, or have your gold and silver jewelry repaired. Shankar Arts is open daily year-round.