Rebecca has treasures in this beautiful store. Baskets, rugs, jewelry and beads. Indigenous peoples handmade items. Lovely stories about their origin. Take home a sacred treasure. African trade beads and crystals are my favorite goodies to collect here. Great prices for a gift. Educated sales staff. Super friendly service. ENJOY! read more

This is my favorite store in Fort Bragg for jewelry and unique kitchen items. I highly recommend it. read more

Some things are priced great and some a little too pricey for me. The selections is wonderful and I could spend an hour just looking through everything. I picked up a few things and what makes it special is each item has a back story. Just ask :) read more

What a great find! I was camping for a few days and on my last day decided to stop by this shop that had been catching my eye as I'd been driving by. So glad I did! I loved the eclectic worldwide collection of textiles, rugs, jewelry, pottery, etc. For those of you who remember the Cost Plus World Market of years and years ago, Ananse has a similar unique vibe. I perused the jewelry and then, aha!, I discovered their japanese dishware/porcelain, which I love. If you want something unique as a gift or for yourself, I highly recommend Ananse. read more

An absolute gem If you're in Mendocino or Fort Bragg, you have to stop by this one-of-a-kind gift shop. I came here with my partner for a Valentine's Day getaway and Rebecca, the owner, was one of the kindest and most generous people we met on our trip. read more

I have never discovered such an amazing place as this... Even as an online and over the phone ordering operation: excellence prevails. I cannot think of as well a curated and level of commitment to bring global crafts and artisan people to a local and even global consumer base, satisfying a desire to be part of the solution in this world of consumerism. Yet, there is no lack of quality inside the walls of this great homage. The proprietor's depth and width in understanding the elements available, the finished products, translating and evangelizing cannot be stated enough. The staff is helpful, committed and able To go the distance on the behalf of owner and customer: and a delight to engage with. Do not pass this up when in the area! Make a point of visiting even if going out of your way a bit. However, their highly curated version in Mendocino proper is also an anchor for the area. read more

Incredible selection of interesting, unique and beautiful items from Africa and other parts of the world. Beautifully curated!

I loved this place and I'm so glad I stopped in with some friends while we were visiting Fort Bragg. There were so many cool authentic looking tribal items so even if you don't end up buying anything (they're a bit pricey), it's worth the trip just to look around. The store is organized in a way that there will always be merchandise that meets your eye level, so no matter where you look, there is something new to see. Highly recommend checking it out if you have the time. Their handcrafted soaps smelt divine along with their perfumes. I ended up purchasing a beautiful flowy shirt from the $10 sale rack that hung outside! Can't beat that! read more

This is a great place to shop for African textiles and hundreds of unique objects from around the world. We were tipped off about this place from a quilter and we weren't disappointed! I bought some fabric that was unique and fun. They also have a great assortment of jewelry and pots. read more

Poor customer service snd a rip off. Never purchasing anything from them again. I wasn't give the opportunity to return or given a discount to purchase more fabric to equal the yards I was looking for. read more

Great locals shop with so much support for the international arts & crafts by donating back and supporting those who make their goods (no "made in china" items here-truly legit one of a kind items). The lady working was so helpful in suggesting and locating items that we were specifically looking for. The handwoven basket from Portgual and the custom designed footstool from Morocco added just what we needed to our living room. Such high quality crafted items that are one of a kind. Can't wait for our next visit for a new find! read more

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I stopped by here during a visit in Mendocino and wow it did not disappoint! It is the kind of store I could spend a few hours perusing with so many wonderful, special global goods. I loved the variety of planters and textiles. Lovely store that is a true gem and very reasonably priced! read more

Love Ananse Village. Go at least once on my summer annual visits to Ft. Bragg. Even though I *finally* have a lovely market basket at the bottom of each flight of stairs in my SF home (they number three), I will not be able to stay away. Yes, I begin my Christmas shopping in summer. I find the salespeople friendly and helpful, not intrusive, It has never occurred to me that I was being watched. The merchandise is lovely, hand-made, and hopefully the makers of the objects for sale here are fairly paid. So we are helping a native people with our purchases. That is so very often not true. And t hose market baskets? Form follows function for sure, with beauty thrown in. read more

A must-visit spot if you are in Fort Bragg. A nicely curated jewelry selection, African fabrics, baskets, musical instruments and other accessories make for fun browsing. read more

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What I like best about AV is that it has a bunch of unexpectedly delightful stuff that was clearly assembled by one or a few people who seem to have opened the store so they could have a legitimate excuse to buy and stock and share stuff they think is really fun and beautiful with other people. A shop-there-all-day variety of stuff with a personal touch. It's one of the few, moderately dangerous stores where my wife and I both could spend all day browsing and end up wanting to buy everything. read more

This place is a real treasure. Went with my Mom and she spent over $200 but got some really good finds. From textured pillows you would find at high end stores for three times the price to delicate throws and gilded mirrored boxes this place has it all. The craftsmanship is exquisite and the products last forever. I also feel good knowing the money goes to help people in need. read more

Ananse Village - Fabric Stores Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

Amazing Store, Amazing Staff Beautiful jewelry items, fabrics, beads, pottery. You could spend hours like my sister and I did. Wonderful read more

Beautiful one of a kind shopping. The customer service is the best. It's a jewel of fort Bragg!

My sister and I spent almost 2 hours in the store. We got so many beautiful things for ourselves and to bring home for friends and family. I'm going to try to list all the things they have in the store: drums, carvings, batik fabric, baskets, furniture, quilts, scarves, African clothing, gemstone jewelry, vases, toys, bowls, tons of baskets, fabric by the yard, hats, beads, tablecloth, vintage wood stamps, sculptures, beaded artwork. The jewelry captivated us and we looked at almost every piece in the store. If you're into ethnic design, don't miss this place. read more

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Driving up 101 just South of Fort Bragg we first spotted Ananse Village, maybe 5 or 6 years ago. We burned rubber on the highway and U-turned into the parking lot. Last night we stayed in Fort Bragg again, mainly with the intention of stopping by today. This was our fourth visit. The place has tripled in size since our first visit. It's like the jackpot of all things African and other international goods. A wonderful trek around the world under one roof. Ananse has the largest inventory of Djembe drums and global fabrics that I have ever seen anywhere. You could spend two hours in there, and you will! Jewelery, African clothing, wood carvings, Moroccan ceramics to drool for, decorative lamps and wall carvings, rugs, oh yeah and African beads too. This is a fair trade operation. It started small and grew into what it is today because of the dedication of the owners who visit Ghana annually, meeting the craftspeople personally and hand picking the art found at the shops. Yes, that was meant to be pluralized ;-) as there is another shop right in town, more of a boutique. To be more factual there are three shops altogether, one in Ghana. Getting your map out yet? read more

The Last Hurrah. This place has a special memory tied to it. I visited this store on the last vacation with an old flame. We went to Glass Beach and on the way home, I saw a man making baskets outside of Ananse Village. Next to him were multiple stacks of vibrantly colored baskets. I pulled over and fell in love with everything inside, along with the people working there. Such great energy! I decided that I really wanted a basket to carry my groceries in and obsessed over finding the right one at the right price. I could poke around for hours at all of the beautiful items they had there and before I knew it, my Ex had purchased a random orange and blue basket for me and dragged me back out on the road. Secretly I was salty because I wanted to have a moment with my future basket so that I knew it was the one. Fast forward three years later. No longer in contact with the old flame but I use that damn basket every week for groceries. In fact, I'm looking at it now. Comfortably worn, yet I can carry massive amounts of food without fumbling with those reusable bags. It comfortably rests on my arm, no matter how heavy the contents. I get compliments on it everywhere I go and people ask where I bought it constantly. I only wish I could have had the mind to buy an extra one for my other arm. A beautiful spot for unique gifts. I hope to come back with more time and money! read more

An unexpected surprise on Highway 1 is this spacious store loaded with items from a number of West African countries. There's a lot of jewelry, along with masks, furniture, woven baskets, and balafons, all fairly priced. But the biggest treat of all may be the huge selection of cloth hand-dyed in Ghana. Every piece is different, and there are hundreds to choose from. It's on the pricey side but worth a look. This is a fun place to explore for a unique gift or just for a fun cultural experience. read more

Went here a few years ago and bought so many beautiful things but regret not buying even more. Just an amazing selection of jewelry, fabric, homewares that you can spend hours browsing and admiring. Also it's not just goods from Africa but wonderful things from around the world! I bought a mug that was handmade in Mexico and a shawl from India. Probably one of my favorite stores I've ever been to! read more

Honestly one of my favorite stores...beautiful woven baskets, colorful textiles, tribal jewelry, and fun musical instruments from all over Africa, and other parts of the world. My husband and I vacation up in Mendocino for our anniversary every year or two, and Ananse Village is one place we always stop! So many treasures and lovely hand-crafted items to be found. read more

From the moment my girlfriend and I entered the store this lady would not stop following directly behind us, and remarking on everything we looked at. It ruined the intimacy of our visit and was very offputting. We decided not to buy the things we wanted because of the negative experience. She was trying to be nice and helful but its came off as overbearing and nosey. It felt as if she was waiting for us to steal something! Upon exiting she told us they had another store down the street for "hipsters" that was probably closer to our "price point". 1 star for bad customer relations. read more

We always stop at this store when we come to the Mendocino coast. They have the most beautiful Bolga baskets and at very reasonable prices. My daughters love to explore the store for hidden treasures to bring home. The people are friendly and helpful. Looking forward to seeing what they have on this trip as well. read more

This is my kind of shop. I love all the unique goods from around the world. Jewelry, textiles, home decor items. I wish I could've taken every one of the cook books home. read more

My kids and I love going into this place to explore. So much to look at and learn about. Jewelry to wood workings and cook books. Small items and bigger things to. Clothing and drums. Authentic wares from all over. Most of all I have a 10 year old and a 5 year old and they could look and touch a lot of the stuff without being evil eyed by the staff. It's family friend with is nice when I'm traveling all the time with them. Will ba back soon. read more

Great store. Great stuff. But they lost two stars due to the overbearing nature of the sales woman. She was just trying to be helpful, but it was a bit much. I didn't feel like she thought we were going to steal something as a previous poster had said but rather, she honestly was trying to be helpful. I would have enjoyed spending more time there because there's a lot to see. But my friend who I was with, couldn't take it and had to go to the car. I did buy a couple of really cool things and I'll go back next time but I'll need to brace myself for the onslaught. read more