MAST

After reading about this place and learning that the second La Estrella Bakery is located here… on my way he from work I stopped in to pick up some fresh tortillas. It was great! The tortillas at La Estrella is always delicious but this market corner with a quaint courtyard is a gem. Best of all. I forwent the long line at the other La Estrella. I be stopping back more regularly!

Great new location. Still a bit over priced and staff is unfriendly. Bought a charm for Valentines day and a card total was $ 55.00 plus tax. Although they have Unique items, the attitude of the girls is off putting. Will not be back.

If you need an interesting gift, especially something handmade, you’ll likely find it at Mast. Or, a special treat for yourself, from jewelry, special personal care products (soaps and lotions, etc) even kitchen items are here for your selection. Everything’s artfully displayed. This is a neat gift shop.

What a find. Just finished a wonderful ride on our newly opened Street Car which unexpectedly took us to this great new find for me. After 21 years in Tucson you’d think maybe I might venture across I-​10 and find a whole new up and coming area in Tucson. Well to our surprise there is was. An array of great restaurants, shops, ice cream places, olive oil shops. Then I came across Mast. What a delightful find for me. A bunch of handmade items like earrings, clothing, bracelets, gifts, art work. Three ambitious arty young ladies own the store and make everything themselves. Shop local and enjoy.

I love love love MAST. The new store at the Mercado San Agustin is absolutely gorgeous and the location couldn’t be better. If you missed the memo– they moved from the Lost Barrio to the Mercado San Agustin. Mast is a Tucson classic and the owners are all extremely gifted designers/​jewelry makers in their own right, so shopping here you truly are supporting a local business and local designer. Women and men can both shop here– expect to find that you want to buy everything in the store! Come here to buy handmade necklaces, earrings, rings. You’ll also find a small clothing selection with t-​shirts, jeans, bow-​ties, scarves. I’m loving the journals made out of old books. So rad! I bought these as gifts over the holidays. Walking into MAST is an experience and it takes time to really soak all in and appreciate all the special items they carry. So, stop by the Mercado, grab a coffee at Stella Java or a beer at Agustin Kitchen and head over to MAST and take your time– it’s worth it! This place is bursting with local handcrafted awesomeness.

This store is what dreams are made of! Its like a locally made anthropology but better. I love every piece of jewelry in this store. And they have the cutest letter pressed cards. Take a trip to the Mercado and get lost in this adorable store!

From a gem in the Lost Barrio now to a gem in the Mercado, MAST continues to impress with their new space. The ladies of MAST have impeccable taste. You can see it through the décor of the store and the quality of items in their stock. This past Christmas I picked up a leather bag and earrings for a cousin and aunt. Both loved their gifts and I’m glad it didn’t break the bank either. All jewelry and leather goods are handmade by the owners. I was told they could even make custom orders (hello new messenger bag!) if you don’t see anything you like. I’ll keep coming back for the unique gifts and maybe a splurge gift for myself one of these days. Get to MAST already!

Sooooo many cool places to see in Tucson and MAST should definitely be on your must visit list! I bought a killer purse for less than $ 40 that EVERYONE comments on — it’s my fav! And I love giving the blank books as gifts — 3 for $ 30! One of these days I’ll treat myself to some of the linens — the colors make me happy. I’m excited the new location is on the street car line. It’s going to be amazing! Oh, and I asked for a silent auction donation for the non-​profit I run and the owners responded with an enthusiastic «yes!». Awesome! You can feel good about supporting this local gem!

Get down to the lost barrio and check out this fantastic art gallery. Run by 3 amazing local artists this special place is a must for anyone who loves unique, one of a kind, hand-​made functional art. The space is beautiful and every corner is full of beautiful, hand-​made pieces of art. I walked out of there with a beautiful lamp made by Sophie 5 amazing steel bottle openers by a local steel worker named Zach, hand pounded/​crafted steel hooks,… so very cool!!! Oh and an Angie’s shelf. If you are drawn to metal, antique, unique, organic beautiful art then you will definitely love M.A.S.T!!!

MAST is a must see shop. Your eyes can hardly take in all the wonders and inspiring displays and goods. The stock is highly curated, totally unique, and won’t empty your wallet. There is no fluff here. All things are handmade, well made and absolutely worth purchasing for yourself or anyone on your gift list. The shop gals put their heart and soul into this place and you can definitely feel the love and care that’s given. Do yourself a favor and just GO~!
Parking is easy right out front. There is a café right next door for breakfast, lunch, great coffee or yummy prickly pear tea.

This is positively one of the best stops in Tucson for locally-​made gifts, art and crafts. It was my first time in the Lost Barrio and I was so delighted to discover this little gem of a shop. I plan to come back for all of my Christmas shopping in the next couple of weeks. Everything in the store is handcrafted from found/​upcycled/​recycled artifacts by the owners themselves. The prices for most of their merchandise are extremely resonable, unlike many other shops like this. Most stuff has a sort of «shabby chic» style but you can find a lot of different and very unique items. I wanted to take home one of everything for myself!

This store tests my shopping discipline. I went in for a pencil necklace that my daughter liked and saw many other items I would have loved to buy. It is a treasure trove of special & unique pieces.
The experience at MAST is always warm and friendly. This time I had a great, easy conversation with Sofie about our kids.

I discovered MAST a year or so ago, when I heard that four cool Tucson women had opened a small eclectic amazing gallery of their own work… at first I thought «something nautical? really? in tucson?» but then learned that their names spell MAST. Now it is my absolute go-​to spot for gifts & little handmade cards for all of the cool selective women in my life, of which there are many! Sophie’s and Tasha’s earrings are stunning and so unique that when I spot them on someone, I know exactly where she got them. The displays and ambience in the wonderful space are beyond artful… they’re genius! And they honor the local musicians and artists, like tom walbanks, with openings and shows… and honor the local giving back scene, like hosting a drop off for the charity event «shop your girlfriend’s closet»… if you haven’t yet spent an hour or two in MAST, you’re in for a treat. go today!

First and only person to review this place? Get to the Lost Barrio Tucson and check out this awesome space next to Tooley’s. These ladies made amazing pieces and I had the pleasure shopping for some gifts today that I know my friends are going to love. Tasha was in and guided me to some MAST specialties, things they’re known for. I left with unique pieces that you’re not going to find anywhere else. They have a really selection of journals that’s not to be missed. A company takes old books and re-​purposes them, saving the hard cover, putting in a spiral bind and acid free paper. Such. A. Fan. Their jewelry is really interesting if you have a cool lady in your life that likes metals, charms and interesting chains. It’s just so much fun to walk around and take it all in. I dig it!
Know Before You Go: It’s an old warehouse neighborhood in Tucson. If shipping in the heat frightens you, bring a bottle of water. You’ll want to be comfy while scouring their finds.

MAST is the perfect stop to get a gift for someone who ‘has everything’ because there’s no way they already have the beautiful and unique treasures found here. I’ve received countless compliments on the necklaces I have from MAST. Plus, the owners are all incredibly kind, professional, helpful and not to mention beautiful. Note: Get the Killer Mailman Burrito next door at Tooley’s when you are finished exploring the shop.