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    Dancing Bear Indian Trader

    4.7 (23 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    not much to look at on the outside.
    Keith K.

    Located in the industrial section of Escondido rests a gem of a store, Dancing Bear Indian Trader. The business started over 15 years ago by plying their wares from a truck at local (and not so local) pow wows. The owners then got a brick and mortar space in Vista, eventually moving to their current location nestled in amongst an industrial mall in Escondido. Dancing Bear Indian Trader has now been in Escondido for over six years. Once inside the store, you are welcomed by friendly staff and a wealth of buttons, fabrics and lots of other trinkets you might find at a pow wow. The prices range from very reasonable to rather high end, the quality is excellent. The staff is very helpful and can make accommodations for just about any shopper. This is a store that you'll want to spend some time in, there's that much to look at. Most everything in the store has a Native American leaning, from the buttons and pins to the bolts of fabrics. Highly recommended.

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    Marlane R.

    Lots of selection and decent prices. The native american fabric selection is huge. They have good prices on wire, and carry sterling silver wire. Lots of natural stones available as well.

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    Love the spa!! The staff is amazing and I love my results!! I highly recommend you try them out, Gita and Sherry are incredible!

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    Our store has changed a lot since this review.

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