Top's Art Supplies is a family-owned Korean art supply shop in Koreatown that has been in operation…read moresince 1987. While the shop is small, they stock all of the essential art supplies (brands like STABILO, POSCA, and DecoColor) so customers can be more intentional with what they want to buy. The store requires ID checks for paint marker purchases. In addition, the shop also carries a large selection of Asian art materials for calligraphy (e.g., square paper, calligraphy brushes, calligraphy books, ink stones, black sumi ink, brush hangers, etc). Apparently students from USC who take calligraphy courses come here to purchase their supplies. Overall this is a decent shop for anyone looking to restock art supplies or buy calligraphy materials. P.S. - There is metered street parking in front of the store, but there are also few free designated parking spots behind the shop. P.P.S. - Check the website to see which supplies are currently on sale.

loved this store! i stopped by randomly and was not disappointed. they have a wide range of items…read morefor all of your art supply needs. win win scenario, great selection for your art needs and support local businesses!

Part of going downtown specifically this area is that you need to know that parking is about $20…read more(signs are deceiving) but I won't focus on that - it's not my first time here I somehow always end up in the same upper parking lot that I always get into. While in the area might as well check the stores. We went here specifically for fabrics. My son is into sewing right now so this place has a wide selection of different types of fabrics. They also have accessories. Are they cheaper - maybe/ maybe not but my son wanted to see fabrics so that's why we are here. He picked up some items and accessories he needs, we also got a roll of pattern paper and a yard of fabric he will use to "practice with" Service is easy - pick a fabric and bring it to the table and they'll cut it for you. Spent $80 on a bunch of stuff. Let's see if my son actually makes something out of it. He did enjoy looking and browsing over their fabrics and accessories.

Great Selection of Fabrics Good Customer Service…read more Has Been around for years Parking Nearby

I used to really like this place and come for decorations, but yesterday an employee chased my son…read moreand I down telling us we had to give him our backpacks and it was store policy. Since when?! In all the years, I've never once been told that or treated disrespectfully. The area has really gone downhill, SOOOOOO many people openly doing drugs on the streets... and you want me to trust YOU with my bag? Hard pass. If this is a new policy, please put up a sign and assign a safe area with a security guard if you're going to withhold people's belongings.

I needed to restock on cleaning supplies and i visited this 99cent store right next to mc Arthur…read morepark. I loved the store everything is at such low price I even got some really nice sunglasses and they have huge reusable bags. Definitely, plan on visiting this store for home goods again

Best one stop shop in the usc area , cool people ,I bought a skate board & they helped me set it up…read moreA1 service , shoes ,art supplies and a couple tshirts . Def recommend this to everyone .

Staff is mad chill and welcoming. They have a decent selection of boards, mostly 8.5s so that was…read moreawesome to look through. They're legit and a solid skateshop to visit. Stickers are lacking a bit, but they have some nonetheless.

This is for a couple months ago. They sold me fake sonny angels. My fault because it wasn't sealed…read moreI should have known better. They do have cute stationery.

Amazing, just that some of the stuff is sold at above retail price. Sometimes double the priceread more

Whoa! I don't know if we have a store comparable in size to this place. It was huge! Prices were…read moredecent. Large selection to choose from. Right in the heart of the garment district. Service was friendly.

I did get a call back from The Bead Factory, a really nice lady wanted get this order straightened…read moreout. She sent me a return slip and i was told i would be getting a store credit or the money would be put back on my card. She was sorry about my order. Still waiting to see results from my return.

This place is hidden and hard to find, but once you find it, it's well worth it…read more They have a wide variety of supplies and the prices are reasonable. Make sure to bring your wholesale license to purchase supplies because they don't sell to the outside public. P.s. Carina was very helpful!

Love love love has every color ribbon I need and is always so helpful, from 1/2 inch ribbon to 4…read moreinch ribbon stop by you won't regret it !! His prices are very cheap and he will ship if you ask him I come all the way from Victorville . Thank you again for all your help, great prices and selection. I'll be back

TRENDY LITTLE STORE w/ GREAT FINDS! Central Library's "The Library Store" is a current,…read morewell-stocked gift shop with buzzy reads and stylish merch. I loved seeing their pocket-sized collection from their genre-specific books to celebrity finds. I spotted a Chappel Roan book among other favorites. Additionally, they had a selection of Heated Rivalry novels and other fan-favorites. I definitely see myself coming here more often, too bad my booklist is currently full. My Mom and I got a few items (a small version of Macbeth, socks, mug, etc.). Staff were pretty polite but a little awkward, I think they're on high-alert for shoplifters. The store was neat and tidy. Lighting was dim and the store wasn't packed. As this is a gift shop in LA, library-specific merch is slightly pricy. However, the quality of the goods are great. If you're entering through the backside of the library go straight down the entrance hallway a bit and turn to your right. The Library Store is hard to miss!

I felt like a kid walking into a candy store while visiting this charming and well curated gift…read morestore in historic LA Central Library! When I heard the greeting, I said "im definitely walking out of here with a gift or two," I got four! And, why not? It feels good to support the Library and get something special too :)