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Get Pineapple Sculpture or Ironic Door Mat?

Stuff Magazine: May 4, 2009
"Get Pineapple Sculpture or Ironic Door Mat?"

"GET this...
For decades, the pineapple has found its way into an impressive number of culinary missteps. Spam kabobs anyone? Yet whether lodged inside neon-colored, gelatinous desserts or perched on the edge of an oddly named cocktail, the golden fruit has always retained an air of dignity. It is, after all, a traditional symbol of hospitality. Coveted for its exotic rarity, the pineapple was once considered a gastronomic luxury, and early American hostesses displayed whole specimens as centerpieces, signifying a warm welcome to their guests. So if you?re looking to score high points in the hosting category, why not plunk this mammoth pineapple sculpture on the dinner table next time you have guests over? Covered with intricately rendered details and smothered in a rich green glaze, this super-sized pineapple is completely handmade by craftspeople in Michoacán, Mexico, a region revered for its finely made earthenware. Though fitted with a lid, this ceramic wonder ($385) is more decorative sculpture than functional serving piece, so resist the urge to double the recipe on that ambrosia salad after you pick one up from NOMAD (1741 Mass Ave, Cambridge, 617.497.6677) ..." Read full article

Improper Bostonian: November 2008
"Jumble Sale, Nomad Covers the Palette"

Everything is Illuminated with Color

"NOMAD brings you into a rainbow of folk art and fun where the merchandise sparkles with joy. Mexican Day of the Dead skeletons holding guitars rock on, affirming life. Enormous mirrors are textured with silver-colored ornamental metal, and decorative mini-frames surround the face of Frida Kahlo, patron saint of eyebrows. One valuable necklace sports a pendant filled with uncut diamonds, like bits of beautiful broken glass . . ."

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Lucky Magazine: October 2008
"Shopping Trip in Boston"

Shopping Trip
in Boston

"NOMAD. Nomad got its start on Newbury Street in 1990 before migrating to Cambridge in 1998, where it occupies a space that used to house a witchcraft supply store (seriously). It has the feel of a well-curated global bazaar - a perfect mix of eclectic bohemianism and full-on luxury. There are gorgeous antique gold necklaces, Melissa Joy Manning opal stacking rings, and flawlessly embellished labels like Matta and Gary Graham."

Luxury for Less

Boston Globe Magazine: June 15, 2008
"Your Home: Luxury For Less"

"Nomad This boutique near Porter Square carries a variety of textiles, folk art, and accessories from places like Africa, Southeast Asia, and South America. 'Right now, because ethnic design is all the rage, it's a great place to shop,' Becker says. 'You can take the textiles, and if you know how to sew - you can re-purpose them into other things, like go from a blanket to a curtain to a shower curtain.'"

The Phoenix Recommends!

The Phoenix: April 2007

"Best Place to Drop Your Whole Paycheck. Everyone's got that one store where, if they suddenly had unlimited fundage, they'd buy up the whole shop. NOMAD, a tow-floor homey, colorful boutique in Porter Square, is that for us. The place speaks adventure. The clothing, jewelry, blankets, housewares, and art come from South America, India, the Middle East, and beyond. The bold jewelry – from antique silver to hammered gold; from big, smooth stringed rocks to sparkly bangles and dangles – seduces shoppers. The quilts and textiles explode with color. The clothes can't be found anywhere else (in America). And the gifty items, like a painted skeleton with butterfly wings, are irresistible."

INsite Magazine: Nomad, a Whirlwind
Shopping Trip Around the World

INsite Magazine: November 2007

"Located on a stretch of Mass Ave between Harvard and Porter Squares is a string of independently-owned, one-of-a-kind boutiques ... There are many stand-outs in this eclectic and vibrant neighborhood; one of the more colorful is indubitably Nomad, whose oversize windows beckon browsers to peer a little more closely at the contents within."  Click here to read the full article

Beautiful Equation: Business Analyst wears NOMAD

Boston Globe Magazine: Sunday, March 5th 2006

Featured in the Boston Globe Magazine: "FOR ETHNIC STYLES, Nomad is Edoh's hands-down favorite store for clothing and accessories from around the world. 'My outfits always have an ethnic influence somewhere.'" Click here to read the article.

Boston Uncovered: Shop NOMAD,
"no passports necessary"

Boston Uncovered: Fall 2005

Featured in the Home Decor Shopping section: "Get the band back together with these 7-inch Mexican figurines, made by the Ortega family from Jalisco. They're $14 each at Nomad in Cambridge." "For the past 15 years Nomad has imported handcrafted art, textiles and furnishings from Mexico, Central and South America, Africa and Asia, including the Chilean good luck charm, "Chanchito," a small, three-legged pig made from red clay ($3.50). No passports necessary."

NOMAD's "One Crazy Summer"

Boston Magazine: June 2005

Nomad's Clothing and Jewelry appeared in Boston Magazine's "One Crazy Summer" fashion spread. Shown from left to right are: Gary Graham top, $300; Just in Case skirt, $194; and Chinese Hill Tribe earrings, $320. Enochian skirt, $490; Jewels shell earrings, $175; Indian 18k gold earrings, $690; and Indian silver earrings, $116.

Body & Soul features NOMAD!

Body & Soul: March 2005

"SARDINE BOWL made from recycled labels. From Nomad ($34; 617-497-6677).
JUICE WALLET Each one-of-a-kind wallet is made from recycled juice containers. From Nomad ($14; 617-497-6677)."

NOMAD at Transmoda Multicultural Fashion Show!

Transmoda: March 2005

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Nomad was featured at the 3rd Annual Transmoda Multicultural Fashion Show, wearing a Kismet sari skirt, Made t-shirt, and a Moroccan shawl.

Daily Candy is sweet on NOMAD!

dailycandy.com, THE resource for hip finds on the web and about town, featured us in their Boston Arts & Culture page for January 7, 2005! Click here to read article.

NOMAD on Oprah!

Ben poses with the NOMAD crew

Deb with Liz Brunner

Ben Affleck chose us as his favorite shopping spot during a personal hometown tour for The Oprah Winfrey Show. We were at the top of his list! It was a lot of fun playing with him at the store. The segment aired on May 7th, 2004. Liz Brunner, co-anchor of News Center 5, interviewed owner Deb Colburn after the show on the store's newfound fame.

Boston Magazine Recommends!

Boston Magazine Special Edition: Spring-Summer 2003

"Textiles are great for giving your home that globe-trotting touch, and authentic ones are always better than mass-produced knock-offs. NOMAD, in Cambridge, carriers an impressive array of African, Asian and South American tribal arts and housewares. Our favorites, FROM LEFT: handblown Mexican glass tumblers, $12 each; an antique Chinese stool. $54; an antique Indonesian drum, $325; and a vintage Indian quilt, $290."

Elle Magazine: Casey Loves Us!

Elle Magazine: May 2003

Boston Phoenix features NOMAD!

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