Gallery & Imports
3564 Adams Ave.
San Diego, CA 92116
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10:30-6;
open Sundays 10:30 - 4
For special appointments please call 619- 282-8708

 

An enchanting gallery and import store
filled with authentic and extraordinary
folk art and antique folkcrafts
from exotic places

If you are looking for fun, unusual and beautiful high quality folk art and ethnic hand crafts from around the world, Back from Tomboctou is the place to go! We are importers of folk arts and handicrafts from Latin America and other parts of the world. We have been in business since 1983. We deal directly with local artisans in cottage industries and self-sufficient cooperatives. At our store you will find an incredible collection of artifacts that rage from the sublime to the ridiculous. A world of bright color, fantasy, meaning and traditions which you are not likely to find at the mall. Resist the call of the mall!

If you are looking for a hard to find item, we can place special orders since we have many contacts throughout Latin America. We deal with unusual, hard to find folk art.

Come chat with us about any questions you may have regarding Latin American folk art, traditional holidays and customs, or just come and share your experiences with us.

Hours: See above.

If you come to the store and the front door is closed, please go to the back gate and knock on the double door ... chances are we are working in the back.

Special Events
Throughout the year, we hold a variety of different cultural and artistic events and workshops. If you would like to be added to our mailing list in order to receive notice of upcoming events, please call (619) 282-8708 or email your name and complete address to:

backfromtomboctou@cox.net

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