This Texas Town Is Famous As an Art Lover's Mecca-It's Also a Surprising Shopping Destination

"In recent years, this remote West Texas outpost, which has a population hovering around 1,700, has also become an unlikely shopping destination, with an emphasis on one-of-a-kind wares from the local artists who've made their homes here."

"Our first stop was the fun and funny Wrong, which sells high-end curios like neon-painted horseshoes and wooden sculptures of tequila bottles, locally made jewelry, photographs, paintings, collages, and even quirky hangable quilts. Behind the counter, above a beautifully arranged tangle of Mexican folk-art candelabras, the hand-lettered sign announcing 'We Ship Every F**king Day' aptly captures the irreverent spirit of the place."

"A few steps down Highland is the similarly excellent Raba Marfa. Billing itself as a purveyor of 'high desert vintage,' Raba contains a selection of second-hand clothing-think Carolina Herrera dresses, old Levis in every shade of blue, and Rush concert tees from the early 1980s."

Marfa, Texas, a small West Texas town of approximately 1,700 residents, has evolved into an unexpected cultural and shopping destination. The town attracts visitors with its natural landscape of volcanic mountains and desert scenery, and has become known for contemporary art since minimalist artist Donald Judd established his presence there over fifty years ago. Beyond the famous Prada Marfa art installation outside town, Highland Avenue serves as the main shopping district featuring locally-owned boutiques. Stores like Wrong offer high-end curios and locally made art, Raba Marfa specializes in vintage and contemporary clothing alongside local jewelry, and Garza Marfa provides homeware and textiles. The town's shopping scene emphasizes one-of-a-kind items created by resident artists.

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