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some things are meant to be made slowly 〰️
handmade footwear, art, and lifestyle goods shaped by story, culture, and human hands •
501(c)3 nonprofit • native-founded
walk in a good way 🌿 donate here: https://www.xoloriginal.org/donate
06/04/2026
45th Annual Challenge New Mexico Arts & Crafts Festival
for 45 years, this festival has brought together artists, craftspeople, and community in celebration of work made by hand.
join more than 100 juried artisans from across new mexico and beyond for a weekend of fine art, traditional craft, and contemporary design. meet the makers, hear their stories, and discover work created with skill, intention, and care.
june 6 & 7
9 am to 5 pm
free admission
we’re excited to be joining the festival for our second year on the plaza and to gather alongside so many talented artists and craftspeople.
come find xol original in the grass at space g15 near the corner of east san francisco street and old santa fe trail.
because handmade work carries more than function. it carries culture, creativity, and the human touch.
05/31/2026
☀️ Celebrate the start of summer with us at the Summer Market! ☀️
Join Xol Original, Gallery Hózhó, and Lost Cultures Tea Bar for Sawmill Second Saturday: Summer Edition on June 13th for an afternoon filled with art, culture, craftsmanship, and community.
✨ Live artist demonstrations
✨ Local artisan pop-ups
✨ Refreshing teas, tonics, and botanical beverages
✨ Games and family-friendly activities
✨ Creative experiences throughout the Sawmill District
Featured artisans at Xol Original:
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🎨 Lupita’s Custom Creations
Discover handcrafted goods at Xol Original, enjoy thoughtfully crafted non-alcoholic beverages at Lost Cultures Tea Bar, and explore contemporary New Mexican art at Gallery Hózhó.
📍 Hotel Chaco & Sawmill District
Xol Original + Gallery Hózhó
2000 Bellamah Ave NW
Lost Cultures Tea Bar
1761 Bellamah Ave NW, Suite C
Come spend the afternoon supporting local artists, meeting makers, and celebrating the creativity that makes our community vibrant.
05/26/2026
Join us as we celebrate the Xolstice Grand Opening of Xol Original, a space rooted in culture, craftsmanship, and conscious connection.
June 19-21 ✨ Our grand opening xolstice gathering honors the hands behind the work: the artists, makers, and storytellers carrying tradition, creativity, and intention into everything they create.
More than a storefront, Xol Original was built as a place to slow down, connect, and experience handmade work in a deeper way. A space where every piece carries a story, and every interaction supports living artists and independent makers.
Come celebrate with us through music, art, fashion, conversation, and community.
• Ribbon Cutting
• Live DJ
• Light Bites & Refreshments
• Local Maker Pop-Ups
• Live Painting
• Meet & Greet with Artisans
• Runway Show
Thank you for believing in work made by human hands, not machines. We can’t wait to welcome you into the space.
Full weekend details to follow.
RSVP encouraged: http://bit.ly/xolrsvp
05/18/2026
some spaces are meant to be rushed through.
others ask you to slow down.
xol original was created for people who want to live with objects that feel human. pieces shaped by hand, guided by story, and made with intention.
art. lifestyle. footwear.
made, not manufactured.
this week, part of the xol original family will be in santa fe for the native elements art show benefiting the santa fe botanical garden at the convention center, gathering alongside artists, makers, and craftspeople whose work continues to preserve culture, tradition, and the beauty of human-made work.
because of the show, our storefront hours this week will be:
monday | 11am–6pm
tuesday | by appointment
wednesday | by appointment
thursday | 11am–6pm
closed friday through sunday
regular hours resume monday 5/25.
for those who believe in living with objects that carry story, spirit, and the imprint of the maker, we look forward to welcoming you in soon.
located inside hotel chaco in albuquerque.
thank you to everyone who joined us for our soft opening today. it has taken so much love, labor, faith, and community to get to this point, and seeing the space filled with so many beautiful faces meant more to us than we can put into words.
we want to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who had a hand in helping this vision come to life.
to peter templeton and the team at tree of life woodworks, thank you for the beautiful custom shelves, alcove, and benches that brought so much warmth and soul into the space.
to cameron mayer and the team at , thank you for the custom bench bases and exterior sign that helped shape the spirit and presence of xol from the very beginning.
to croft elsaesser and the team at , thank you for the incredible wall finishes. cosmic latte and xol galaxy are truly out of this world and transformed the feeling of the space entirely.
a very special thank you to james long of heritage hotels & resort for seeing the potential in this vision and offering us this beautiful home at hotel chaco. we hope we made you proud.
thank you as well to the entire teams at and for all of your support, encouragement, and hospitality throughout this process. we are so grateful to be part of this community.
and to all of our friends, family, artists, makers, and kin who have walked beside us through this journey, thank you for your support, your prayers, your encouragement, and your blessings. we would not be here without you.
this space was built by many hands and held up by so much love. we are beyond grateful.
this is only the beginning. 🤍
save the date for our grand opening celebration on june 20th, 2026. more details soon.
the cherry on top 🍒
our custom sign by is officially in place, and seeing xol original come to life inside hotel chaco has been such a powerful moment for us. this space was built with intention, culture, community, and creativity at the center of it all.
SAVE THE DATE - our grand opening is happening saturday, june 20th ☀️ join us for a day of celebration featuring music, art, fashion, refreshments, and community.
thank you to everyone helping bring this vision to life 🫶
we can’t wait to welcome you in ✨
05/14/2026
a special moment for xol original ✨
our interior sign was officially installed at the shops at hotel chaco! this milestone makes this new space feel even more like home 🫶
we want to sincerely thank the team at for their incredible support, collaboration, and belief in our vision throughout this process. your partnership has helped bring this space to life in a meaningful way.
we look forward to welcoming the community beginning this saturday. more than a storefront, this space is a reflection of culture, creativity, and connection. we can’t wait to share it with you all. save the date for our grand opening on saturday, june 20th!
see you soon at hotel chaco 🤍
something special is taking shape ⚒️✨
a custom xol original semilla logo - cut from steel, built with intention by cameron mayer
just a sneak peek of what’s you’ll see starting saturday, may 16th at our soft opening 👀
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| Monday | 11am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 11am - 6pm |
| Friday | 11am - 6pm |
| Saturday | 11am - 6pm |
| Sunday | 11am - 4pm |