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 Keeping culture alive since 1969 |
2416 Telegraph Ave Berkeley, CA 94704 United States +1 510 841 6187 http://www.annapurnaberkeley.com |
Since 1969, this place has been the subversive heart of Telegraph Avenue, providing everything from pipes to toys for grown-ups, and pumping out the sounds of Iggy Pop, and Nirvana onto the sidewalk. Inside this darkly cavernous store, you will be lucky to see an inch of black wall or ceiling for all the paraphernalia, including a huge assortment of glass, metal and water pipes, hookahs, incense and tobacco, jewelry and gnomes. It also carries various adult toys and videos, and has an impressive array of imported ethnic arts and crafts, as well as greeting and postcards. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Patrick |
 Photo: Felipe Ceballos |
 New and used |
2199 Bancroft Way (at the corner of Fulton Street) Berkeley, CA 94704 United States +1 510 843 8868 |
This Berkeley boutique has new and used clothing for you and lots of great gift ideas for your friends. The store stocks a crazy selection of umbrellas, socks and Winnie the Pooh merchandise, as well as items like scented candles, fancy soaps, journals, seasonal decorations, wrapping paper and gift cards. Aperio also offers whimsical surprises for every member of the family, like UC Berkeley sweatshirts for animals plus a number of UC-related souvenirs. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Authentic American Indian arts |
2945 College Avenue Berkeley, CA 94705 United States +1 510 841 1615 |
Since 1939, this small store, once an Indian crafts trading post, has sold only the finest authentic American Indian items, many from local artisans descended from the Bay Area nations. Find some of the usual crafts like fine turquoise, Kachinas and fetishes, Navajo blankets and baskets, as well as rare items like Zuni bowls, Acoma sculpture, fossilized walrus tusk carvings from the Northwest and tons more. The selection is varied and mind-boggling. Items are displayed museum-style, with each piece identified by nation and significance. Spend hours here learning about the beauty, art and artistry of these wonderful craftspeople. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Christensen Heller Gallery |
5829 College Avenue Berkeley, CA 94618 United States +1 510 655 5952 |
Jan Christensen-Heller fills this elegant boutique with wonderful, though pricey, objets d'art and jewelry, with everything from the practical to the practically strange. She features work mainly by local artists and craftspeople, but includes many others from around the world as well. On any given day, you might find fairy dolls, gorgeous spiral wine racks, handpainted dinner plates, mugs and bowls, and a wonderful collection of silver, gold, and platinum jewelry, all handcrafted and original. The postmodern ice cream scoop is a favorite. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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University of California souvenirs |
2400 Telegraph Avenue (at the corner of Haste Street) Berkeley, CA 94704 United States +1 510 644 1719 |
Go Cal Bears! Located just steps away from the University of California at Berkeley on famous Telegraph Avenue, this sportswear shop offers hundreds of gifts and a lot of school spirit. You will find clothing and accessories for the whole family in the standard U.C. Berkeley blue and gold. Sweatshirts, hats, backpacks, tees, blankets, pillows, key chains and classic striped rugby shirts are just a fraction of what you will find. Custom embroidery services are available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 The essence of flowers |
2513 Telegraph Avenue Berkeley, CA 94709 United States +1 510 548 0380 |
If you are into flower essences, Chinese herbs, holistic therapies, or are looking for gifts for some one who is, Lhasa is one-stop shopping. Known throughout Berkeley as the premier place for Eastern and alternative remedies and supplies, in addition to their hundreds of herbs and tinctures, it has a nice selection of related books, bath soaps and supplies, henna, and even some lovely bags and tea pots. The staff knows their herbs well, and can holistically assist you with your ailments and/or offer advice on wellness in general. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 European-style market |
5655 College Avenue (between Ocean View Drive and Lawton Avenue) Berkeley, CA 94618 United States +1 510 655 7748 http://www.rockridgemarkethall... |
The Bay Area's only European-style market resides in North Oakland near the Rockridge Bart Station. Charming architecture holds a marketplace that features a variety of upscale shops for you to enjoy. You will find a row of shops selling fresh, high quality flowers, produce, seafood, meats, coffee, tea, baked goods, homemade pasta, imported and domestic cheese, olive oils and more. There is even first class catering and for fine dining, an Italian restaurant. If you like gourmet foods, you will adore this place. Credit card acceptance varies by store. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Wearable art |
5407 College Avenue (at the corner of Hudson Street) Berkeley, CA 94618 United States +1 510 601 5822 |
Own a piece of ready-to-wear art. When Kathleen Clancy and Deborah Starks opened this place, they wanted to create an "artful boutique with an elegant sensibility," and that they have. Once you enter this small, two-story shop, you will find yourself surrounded by hand-crafted apparel and accessories you thought only existed in European boutiques of yesteryear. There are hats, dresses, belts and jewelry, all made by local artists, milliners and designers. You can find unique bridal gowns and accessories, too, as well as rare finds like handmade flower clips by Kate Bishop, the costume designer for the movie Titanic. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cottage industry |
Telegraph Avenue (from Bancroft Avenue to Dwight Way) Berkeley, CA 94704 United States |
Since the 1960s, the street vendors of Telegraph Avenue have been fixtures here. It began as a few students and artists trying to earn a buck selling their handmade wares and has turned into a thriving and colorful open-air market. You can purchase jewelry, crockery, clothing, books, incense, pipes, bags, etc. Follow the Deadhead music to the Russell's amazing display of pottery. He can tell you stories about the late 60s, when he slept in the trees and chained his goods to the street-poles to keep the police from confiscating them. Note: Credit card acceptance varies by vendor. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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