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A curated desert boutique of artisan made hats, jewelry, good books, and hard-to-find gifts - a little Parisian flair under the Mojave sky.


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Favorites from the store

Alta California Chambray /Indigo shirt
Casual/chic anywhere
$150.00
Weekender Bag Kaliko Hill
$78.00
Weekender Bag Cloud Arrow
$87.00
JUST IN
Baby Throw
Our signature throw—now made just for baby.
$38.00
Joshy plush
The first huggable Joshua Tree of its kind.
$14.00
Ring Beetle
Designer Jewelry - Semi-precious stones - Handmade in Paris
$254.00

Inspired by the tradition of American workwear and frontier craftsmanship

The Desert Hats

Our signature canvas hats are artisan made, built for real sun and real trails. More than 700 have found their way onto heads across the Mojave and beyond. Rooted in the spirit of the Mojave Desert, the collection emphasizes timeless functionality over trends.


A hat that looks better the more desert it sees.


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Bonjour, I'm Françoise (say it like Frahn-Swahz).

Bringing a Parisian flair to the desert.

Twenty years ago the desert got hold of me and never let go. Desert General is my love letter to Twentynine Palms - a little Parisian flair dropped into Tin Town 29, full of the things I'd want to bring home myself.

We're a bookstore at heart, too. We host monthly author readings and put on the Twentynine Palms Book Festival, each November. Come fo a hat, stay for the books, leave with a story.



We love Books!

Books are at the heart of what we do — from running our bookstore to hosting literary gatherings and organizing the Twentynine Palms Book Festival each year.

In our bookstore, you'll find a curated mix of vintage and new titles, along with funny book-related objects and stationary. Visit us in person or shop a special selection of collectible and vintage books right here.


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A glimpse into the store

From South-West-style Blankets, to Desert hats, to jewelry, bags, accessories, souvenirs, and books, there's something for everyone.

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Featured in the Los Angeles Times

A huge shout out to the LA Times for dedicating a cover story of their Weekend edition to the vibrant community of 29 Palms. Among the innovative new businesses propelling 29 Palms into the spotlight as the new desert hot spot, you can find DESERT GENERAL!

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Come see us in Tin Town 29

In the heart of Twentynine Palms, minutes from the north entrance of Joshua Tree National Park - next to Kitchen in the Desert and the Ramsey 29 Motel.


Address

6427 Mesquite Rd, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
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Open hours

Everyday:

11 AM - 2 PM

6 PM - 9 PM


Contact info

7605747854