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AT DC: Toro Mata - Peruvian Imports

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2410 18th St. NW

Washington, DC 20009

202.232.3890

www.toromata.com

This is from DC finalist, Valerie. Comment away!

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Hector Zarate and James Nixon started Toro Mata as a stand at Eastern Market, specializing in Peruvian home accessories, and relocated to Adams Morgan a couple of years ago.

This is where to go once you’ve installed your new Lack shelves and need something unique to put on them...

Hector and James stock imports in a wide variety of styles, all made by artisans in Peru, so you’ll find things like traditional black-and-white chulucanas pottery as well as colorful contemporary art. This is a great place to find exotic stuff to mix in with the usual home fare, and the shop’s white walls and gallery-like lighting show off everything impressively. Hector is really friendly and knowledgeable (haven’t met James yet), and local delivery is free. >> www.toromata.com

- Valerie M.

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Toro Mata - Peruvian Imports

Location:	2410 18th St. NW Washington, DC 20009
Phone:	202.232.3890
Website:	www.toromata.com

Categories:	modern, vintage

Comments (10)

Interesting source! Thanks.

posted by Laura on April 2nd 2008 at 10:41am
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definitely. if I were in Washington, I'd stop by. The web site is a bit difficult to navigate.

posted by JonathanB on April 2nd 2008 at 11:23am
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This is my neighborhood and now I feel bad that I have never been in the place:( I guess I should check it out. There are several really neat home furniture and decor shops in Adams Morgan including Sky Near, Pixies, and the Brass Knob.

posted by 2lastnames on April 2nd 2008 at 11:40am
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love the post but the store is not my favorite. hector is def a nice guy and sometimes on the weekend he has his dog in the store...

posted by 335ktt on April 2nd 2008 at 11:46am
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I love this store and the owners are great. I visited a couple of months after leaving DWR. They offered me tea, let me pet the dog and made me feel so at home. I bought some ChoCho beads for good luck and to ward off evil spirits. It seems to be working.

posted by toniannette on April 2nd 2008 at 2:03pm
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dog! I must return for a visit...

BTW, Miss Pixies (no relation) has moved off 18th St and will soon open at 14th and R - I was there when they were vacating the place on Sunday (or was it Monday). The new place may have a cafe, although not right away.

posted by Pixie on April 2nd 2008 at 3:33pm
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awesome post! written beautifully and the pictures enhance the post. now i know where to go to get stuff for my bare lack shelf!

p.s. i love pet friendly stores.

posted by SD913 on April 2nd 2008 at 4:41pm
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If I remember correctly they had amazing textiles the last time I was in.

Thanks for the heads up Pixie on Miss Pixie's I was planning a trip over there soon. 14th is happening.

posted by hillgirl on April 2nd 2008 at 6:37pm
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i second the thank you for pixie's update...the old space is small and maybe the new space will be much bigger-for more stuff;)

posted by 335ktt on April 3rd 2008 at 5:59am
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Great post Valerie! I can't wait to drop in when I'm next in DC.

posted by colgankc on April 24th 2008 at 4:17am
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