Arts Afire features the works of more than 400 local, national, and internationally acclaimed quality artisans. Our handcraft art includes glass beads, contemporary glass jewelry, collectible kaleidoscopes, lampwork, paperweights, decorative pieces, porcelain and raku pottery, and more.
Bizim Collection offers handcrafted items made by master artisans in Turkey, including handbags, shoes, jewelry, hand-painted decorative ceramics, Ottoman-style lamps, furniture, oriental rugs and other home accessories.
Gallery Lafayette, owned and operated by artist Todd Healy, is located at 320 King ST at the rear of Gadsby’s Arcade. We offer custom, museum quality framing. Also, the largest selection of prints and gifts depicting beautiful scenes of Old Town. The gift items include a yearly calendar, note cards, Christmas cards, Christmas ornaments and textiles by artist Todd Healy.
Gold Works is Alexandria’s neighborhood jeweler specializing in custom design work and jewelry repairs. A studio shop where anyone can buy handcrafted creations in precious metal one of a kind or sculpture in bronze and alabaster.
Located in an historic townhouse built in the 18th century, Gossypia has offered an eclectic combination of folk art, clothing and jewelry for 37 years. Find us one block North of King Street across from Gadsby’s Tavern and Museum.
Imagine Artwear is dedicated to displaying the talents of American craftspeople—fiber designers, weavers, painters, jewelry makers, potters and furniture makers.
Indus Imports features the finest, fairly traded handicrafts and hand-knotted rugs from across India, as well as shawls, jewelry, bedding and wall hangings. As a member of Green America, Indus Imports strives to operate in a socially just and environmentally sustainable manner.
Mindful Hands is a specialty shop dedicated to helping people live gentler lives. We offer gifts and decorative accessories for the home and garden, including incense, statuary, books, and music that will lift your spirit and inspire you towards serenity. We work with artisan groups around the world, particularly within the Tibetan exile community and women’s groups in India and Nepal, to help the craftspeople earn a livelihood and to preserve their culture.
The Potomac Bead Company is a full-service beading boutique located in the heart of charming Old Town Alexandria. Our beautiful store has an extensive selection of gemstones, Czech glass, pearls, Swarovski crystal, lampwork, porcelain, seed beads and an array of metal wire, chain, and findings.
Ten Thousand Villages is Alexandria’s source for unique, handcrafted, and fair-trade gifts and home décor. You’ll find beautiful jewelry and accessories, garden pots, table linens, dinnerware, baskets, toys, books, music, chocolate, coffee and more!
The Art League offers extensive exhibit opportunities for artists through its gallery, high quality fine art education through the school, and valuable outreach programs to the local community.
Journey through three floors of open studios and galleries to observe artists and buy original artwork. The Torpedo Factory Art Center houses more than 160 visual artists who work in a variety of media including painting, ceramics, photography, jewelry, sculpture, and much more.
ZENCASTLE® manufactures healthy skin care products using only natural and organic ingredients. We do not use artificial perfumes, fragrance oils, colors, petroleum, parabens, or synthetics in any of our products. Every piece of soap, bottle of lotion, bath-bomb, and tube of lip balm is handmade in our facility in Alexandria, Virginia.
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