Justin’s Western Shop, owned by Justin & Odessa LaFont, was located at the Prewitt Trading Post off historic Route 66 in New Mexico. It originally catered to the local Navajo people who would trade their wares such as wool, jewelry & rugs in exchange for food and other goods.

Later in the 1950’s, the Trading Post became a tourist stop for travelers who were passing along the highway. They began selling a variety of curio shop items along with fashionable fiesta style dresses. Each dress was artfully designed by Odessa, and then sewn by a skilled Navajo seamstress.

As the shop gained popularity, they decided to make the move to Albuquerque, NM, and opened up shop in the historic Old Town district.

Today, Justin’s Western Shop has a new life on Etsy where a collection of unsold items await.