A treasure hunt on Robertson

NEAR the south end of Robertson Boulevard, far from the celebrity-magnet Ivy restaurant, is a string of shops with little glitz and no star power. The unpretentious old neighborhood just south of Pico Boulevard offers an eclectic mix of home furnishings that reflects the cultural melting pot of Los Angeles. It can be a treasure hunt of sorts. There are artifacts from India, Indonesia, China and Thailand -- some old, some new; a precious collection of Jewish religious mezuzas; an ice palace of crystal chandeliers; Moroccan goods; and much more. The area straddles only a few blocks but the discoveries will take you to places far away.