Sure, you can wander Mexico to purchase works from each region's skilled artisans. Or you can simply rely on the expertise and wanderlust of Deb Colburn, whose store, Nomad, is packed with treasures from Mexican artists and craftspeople. A supporter of fair trade and a buyer from Aid to Artisan groups from around the world, Coburn regularly visits Oaxaca, Michoacan, Puebla, Guanajuato, and Chiapas to import tin wares, tile, pottery, ex-votos, santos and retablos, and New England's biggest selection of Día de los Muertos folk art. She also invites international artists to sell their work in the store, giving customers the unique opportunity to interact with and learn from master artisans. For those eager to head south of the border, Nomad also offers art and cultural tours to Mexico, such as the upcoming Veracruzin' trip to the Son music festival and a pottery-studio tour for potters.

Nomad, 1741 Mass Ave, Cambridge, (617) 497-6677; www.nomadcambridge.com.