Below-the-border flavor comes to over-the-hill Pasadena with brightly colored crafts created in Mexico, from clay figurines to papier mache.

Owner Rocky Behn makes frequent trips to small villages throughout Mexico, buying crafts ranging from shadow boxes to tin ornaments to jewelry. Art lovers and aficionados sometimes pay to come along on these Folk Tree Tours with Behn, or simply stop by the store to feel as close as possible to Oaxaca this side of the Rio Grande. In addition to shopping, you might fit in some art or music appreciation at the store. Check with the store for a calendar of its many exhibitions and events.