Handmade Galleries

12/14/2007 Posted 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

12/05/2007 Posted 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

11/12/2007 Posted 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!

03/05/2007 Posted 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!

11/01/2006 Posted 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.

05/08/2006 Posted by navahough

The variety in the store is awesome. I can get lost in there, the people that work there are great. They are friendly and very knowledgable regarding the items for sale in the store.

Pros: very creative stuff, good parking, not crowded

11/10/2005 Posted by batman_cactus

It's a great store, with A LOT of variety. Friendly employees and great items throughout the store!

Pros: unique jewelry, beautiful, reasonable priced

06/06/2002 Posted by pointpleasant

Handmade is the type of store that you will just enjoy wandering around. It's set up with booths for each artist. As you stoll through the aisles, you will find pottery, jewelry, clothing, prints, and many other imaginative, artisitic creations. I recently purchased a beautiful, square-shaped soup tureen. What made this item particularly unique was that each piece, the top, the base and the ladle, all had different patterns. I've bought many gifts here because you won't see these things in regular retail stores. They're handmade!

Pros: wonderful variety, unique items