I stumbled upon this quaint shop in Broad Ripple while grabbing lunch nearby with a coworker and I…read morejust had to pop in. It was screaming my name from the sidewalk with its bright yellow paint and the colorful garments displayed near the door. Once inside the vibrance continued as the small space was packed to the brim with amazing Tibetan items ranging from clothing and accessories to home decor, books, and knicknacks. There was so much to look at and while I was limited on time, my attention was immediately drawn to some of the clothing. I've been on the hunt for some unique patchwork pants and I found my dream pair. I also found a cute cropped tee. I just had to have both and lucky for me, both were on sale. I got them for just under $60. I honestly could have spent an hour browsing, but alas I had to be on my way. I'm so happy I found this true hidden gem. The community is lucky to have such a cool shop.

One of my favorite things about Broad Ripple is that it can be an absolute blast to just venture…read morethrough the alleys to discover a variety of little shops. Shop Tibet has been in Broad Ripple right along Westfield Boulevard for at least several years. I've only made my way in a couple of times for two reasons - I'm never quite sure of the hours and it's definitely not the most wheelchair friendly little shop. The good news is that Shop Tibet does have a pretty level to the ground doorway - it's narrow but workable. They pack a lot into a relatively small space, however, it's really surprisingly workable if I'm careful. Shop Tibet is run by a Hoosier Tibetan and does support Tibet. You can get clothing, jewelry, accessories, incense, Tibetan-themed items, and items I'm guessing are not actually Tibetan but still bring to mind a Tibetan theme. I find the prices here to be surprisingly affordable and the selection is surprisingly comprehensive given the modest size of the shop. I tend to be a candle and incense freak. I'm also into books, teas, and other smaller items. This is the kind of little gem that I'm surprised doesn't get more love, though they must do well enough since they've been here a long time in this almost corner spot not far from the firehouse. While I'm not sure I'd call this a destination shop, if you're in the area I'd definitely say it's worth it. I have to admit that while I find myself thinking it would be hard for a power chair to maneuver in this shop, I have a couple of friends who are power chair users who say it works. If you're in the village, I'd definitely stop by Shop Tibet. I was just here a couple days ago, and it was as cool as ever.