Hayashi Kimono, 2-1-1 Yurakucho, 011-81-3-3501-4012
Oriental Bazaar, 5-9-13 Jingu-mae, 011-81-3-3400-3933

Tucson, Arizona: Navajo Rugs
The idea of a magic carpet ride is a bit hippie dippie, but if there were such a far-out transport, it would probably be a Navajo rug. It is room decor with a soul. Not only that, it's pretty handsome as well. Mark Sublette Medicine Man Gallery has more than 400 exquisite Navajo rugs and blankets. Morning Star Traders has a long- established reputation for museum-quality goods. Wouldn't it be nice if the place you lay your feet also had a little spirit?

Mark Sublette Medicine Man Gallery, 7000 East Tanque Verde Road, (520) 722-7798, www.medicinemangallery.com
Morning Star Traders, 2020 East Speedway Boulevard, (520) 881-2112,
www.morningstar traders.com

Venice, Italy: Handblown Glass
Venice is a singular city - how many towns do you know of that are built on water? - and its signature export is as unique. Venetian handblown glass is ravishing, colorful, and ornate. Many tourists take a day trip to the nearby island of Murano to watch glassblowing in action, but breathtaking glass can be found in shops across Venice. Two stores of note are Art of Venice and Murano Glass Shop. Do ask about shipping; you don't want anything to happen to these babies. Glass is fragile, you know.