Handmade

Very eclectic store with great gifts for everyone

by sadielizz

Really very fun store. Lots of eclectic home decor and and great gifts for everyone in your life. Very reasonable prices and lots of stuff. Has everything from a collection of 'evil eyes' and mexican Day of the Dead skeletons, to seasonal items, greeting cards, books, , and more!

• Pros: Selection, Variety
• Cons: Location in the Valley

Best unique & creative merchandise

by lmilkie

I love browsing to see what new artists have contributed to this store. I went there recently & knocked out some Christmas shopping with unique gifts that I would not find at Macy's, etc. It's like traveling across country & finding new creations without boarding an airplane. I am a creator myself with crochet & beading but I always find something unique when I go there.

• Pros: Unique merchandise, helpful staff

ONE STOP SHOP

by erinbutterfly

I absolutely love this store and all the artists that are in it. I take so many people here just to walk around and feel the love that is in every little gallery they have. I have bought gifts for numerous people from this shop. I feel so inspired everytime I walk in there. I wish there were more like it (since I have moved an hour south). I think everyone and anyone will find something here!

Urban Arts and Crafts Fair Everyday of the Week

by nancita64

I shop at Handmade Galleries not only to find the coolest gifts, but to enjoy shopping in a REAL store staffed by GREAT people who treat everyone who enters like a friend. This is not Snooty Central as so many other LA stores have become. Handmade Galleries remains real and connected in spirit to the community, to artists, and to cutting edge trends.

I wouldn't compare it to so much to a flea market or emphasize its size as "warehouse", although it does hold many surprises as flea markets do and covers 5000 square feet in size. It is more an urban arts and crafts fair and a great place to wander around and get lost in.

Dressed down celebs can be spotted strolling the aisles from time to time, knowing that this is the kind of place where they can let down their star guards for a few pleasant hours of fun shopping.

It is also a kid friendly environment, a rarity in many shopping districts (save the mall). So bring the whole family and plan a day of anti-mall, won't-ever-find-it-in-Target actvities!

P.S. make sure you get some of their Handmade Galleries candy when you check out!

• Pros: Amazing staff, great unique finds from local and national artists
• Cons: They have to close at some time and I want to keep shopping!

Great crafty store

by bootsytown

This store is so fun just to walk around and windowshop or

to be inspired to make your own crafts. Every time you

come here, there is something new and different.