Leopoldo "Polo" Gomez is a classic Mexican success story. Born and raised in a tiny mountain village in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico he came to work in Santa Fe in 1952 at the invitation of Tony Taylor, founder of The Old Mexico Shop. This year, Polo and his family celebrated the 25th anniversary of his own shop, the world renowned Artesanos Imports. Here you can wander vicariously the entire length and breadth of Mexico through Artesanos' dazzling and intriguing array of merchandise; pottery from southern state of Oaxaca, Saltillo and glazed floor tile from Monterrey, a huge selection of hang-painted tile from Guanajuato, mirrors from Mexico City, glassware and pigskin furniture from Guadalajara, lighting fixtures from San Miguel de Allende, tin work, fat-bellied ceramic fire places, planters, wooden chests, benches.