This is a small business run by Carol, the sweetest shop owner. We came on Christmas Eve to pick up…read moresome last minute gifts. We found the most beautiful platters and dishes with various designs. Craftsmanship was lovely and the prices were reasonable. The absolute best part was Carol's packaging and wrapping services. I will be back!

Mention "Carol" and everyone knows this amazing lady!! She has supported our Little Tokyo Sparkle…read moreclean-up raffle from the very beginning! With her beautiful wares from Rafu Bussan, we appreciate her so much! Arigatogozaimasu, Carol, for all you do for Little Tokyo and everyone around you!!

30 years ago I remember seeing ornate beautiful dishes and lots of cds! now it seems they have a…read morefun, eclectic mix of stuff. there were practical things (like a veggie shredder & lots of tabi), cool postcards, clothing items & also displays by local artisans... which sort of gave it a gallery-like feel. we ended up purchasing an artisanal hoji-cha & an ear picker. LOL, had to get one.

We had some time to kill and so decided to peruse around Little Tokyo and stumbled upon this shop…read more They had a TON of fun Japanese gift items and decor like stationary, postcards, kitchenware, maneki nekos, origami paper, and so much more. They also had a lot of traditional items/supplies for tea ceremonies, calligraphy, and kimonos. I had fun looking through all the items as it brought me back to our summer in Japan. Apparently they have a long standing history in LA, having opened in 1946 after World War II. The shop occupies the site of the first Japanese-owned business in Los Angeles, circa 1890's. Pretty cool! I have a soft spot for everything animal shaped and soo.... I picked up a fun/odd felt tiger Christmas ornament, a cat pen, and a super cute bronze cat shaped spoon that hangs on the side of your cup. Did I need it? No.... but it's fun and makes me happy. Haha! Overall, great shop to browse around and find some unique gift items. They even wrap up your purchases in paper bags like they do in Japan. I LOVE IT!

Robert fixed an antique jade pendant for me impeccably. The repair is invisible, I brought it to…read morehim with the jade completely separated from the gold setting . Am so completely happy to have saved a cherished piece. It was done at such a reasonable price and he also fixed my gold chain clasp at no charge. I wouldn't trust my jewelry to anyone else. My grandfather brought me here for my first piece of jade when I was 12 and I remember Robert's father very well, over 60 years ago. The shop hasn't changed a bit and I look forward to buying more pieces for my daughters.

My family has came here for years. I highly recommend. Staff is friendly and they have plenty of…read morehidden gems. It's like a Treasure Chest of Jade & Gold. I most recently purchased a Jade Lucky Buddah pendant from here and the made a special gold bail so that my necklace would fit through.

müsh is a charming little shop in Silverlake, adjacent to several shops and restaurants on…read moreSilverlake Blvd. The primary focus is on crystals, gems and jewelry. However, I would consider this more generally a gift shop, because you can find a wide variety of items. müsh had a charming collection of woodcut-style cards for sale, one which I grabbed for a friend. I also spent quiet a bit of time looking at their interesting jewelry collection, including a parure of silver/brass and garnet jewelry. They cary quite a bit of jewelry featuring silver and semi-precious gems. There were also a number of geodes that were set and ready to use as objet d'art in your home, including citrine and amethyst. There was also a variety of paintings for sale: this place has a lot of things for home decor, especially for such a small shop. Definitely worth a stop in Silverlake.

Thank you Team MUSH! Holiday shopping 2023 was a breeze…read morethanks to your carefully curated gallery/shop. The consideration you've put into choosing gifts suiting a myriad of tastes makes showering the folks we love, fun & achievable. Your store took the T out of Task 'cause all I had to do was ASK! Sometimes finding the perfect surprise can be overwhelming. Not at MUSH. Instead of hitting a wall after the gals & fluids were shopped for, I was able to shop for all of the men & boys on our list at your place. Done! Our home is filled with the warmth of your ceramics, paintings & crystals. Happily, so many of our family & friends point & sigh with delight when hanging out here, so making their wishes come true is easy with MUSH.

The Los Feliz Flea sale is a medium sized affair in the parking lot/exterior space of Our Mother of…read moreGood Counsel School/Church. Unlike most flea markets, this felt more like a craft fair and less like an affair where you rifle through junk looking for a gem. That is to say: there is a combination of different merchants. Some are selling genuine vintage/antique clothing, records, decor and others are selling their personal ceramics, picture frames and more. It's an interesting combination but I would caution that this is NOT a flea market where you can find an armful of treasure for five bucks. The flea market hosts a number of food and beverage purveyors so you can easily get a snack while you peruse what's on offer. But the VERY best thing about this flea market: TONS of free parking in the back of school.

We found Los Feliz Flea Market while searching for something to do while in the LA Chinatown area…read more I was actually surprised that I had not known about it sooner. Runs every Saturday -- free parking and free admission -- yay! We arrived around 1pm -- parking was busy but we didn't find it hard to find a spot. Vendors were upstairs and downstairs in the same structure. We started downstairs. The layout is clean and spacious. I appreciated the cute signs that direct you to each floor. Although the rooftop was hot, there were umbrellas along the walkway and some shaded table seating next to the food/drink vendors. The vendors we met were all so nice and willing to negotiate. Downstairs I found a vintage blouse and was somehow convinced that I needed a winter cardigan. The seller gave me a deal I couldn't refuse! Upstairs my husband bought two vintage shirts to add to his collection. It was then time for a break -- the FYMBAS Matcha Latte and Strawberry Cola Slush were perfectly refreshing. We'll be back. :)

Pasadena Antique Mall has so many great items to offer! The staff is friendly and helpful, and the…read moreowner clearly takes pride in running a great business. One of the best parts is that there are over 70 different vendors, so you're really supporting a community of small businesses all in one place. I especially appreciate their collection of true vintage clothing from the 1940s and 1950s in the (#123 I'm Your Vintage Gal booth.) It's not something you find everywhere. The store is always clean, well-organized, and easy to browse. There's a wide variety of antiques and home décor, so there's something for everyone. Definitely worth a visit if you love unique finds and vintage treasures!

Great place to find special finds! Friendly, helpful staff. I could spend hours here.read more

Of all the shops dying off in Chinatown and becoming galleries and other things, this one has been…read moregoing strong since 1938 -- when businesses in "Old" Chinatown, near Olvera Street, were relocated into what was then Little Italy, forming "New" Chinatown. Tucked in the Central Plaza, which was opened and dedicated the same year Sincere opened, you can find it across from the fountain where people throw their pocket change, aiming for the receptacles labeled "Wealth," "Health," and "Luck." Tourists love Sincere for the shopping, perusing their stock of fans, lanterns, figurines, porcelain, hats, and other knickknacks after they bang on the gongs at the front entrance for "Good Luck" and "Money" and rub the giant Buddha statue's well-worn belly that greeted them as they entered. I dig Sincere for the things hanging above the shelving -- ceremonial dragon and lion heads, giant Peking opera masks, and massive lanterns -- and the nice people who own the place. It's one of the few shops left that embodies the old spirit of Chinatown.

this is where i shop for folding fans. from decorated paper fans to larger sized nylon beauties,…read moreyou can pick up a fine variety of self-propelled cooling mechanisms. the nylon fans have a plastic armature that is remarkably sturdy and long-lived. i have at least two of these fans from an era when i was commuting across los angeles without air conditioning during the usually hot to witheringly-hot summers. sincere hails from the golden age of chinese 'gift' stores in california. and to this day stocks low-priced items ranging from tiny plastic swords, to more regular-priced things like paper lanterns, kites, parasols & wind chimes. i lament the disappearance of tiny spy cameras that used to be a staple item. sincere is also satisfying when you want to shop, but not somewhere spendy. [jumbo bargain on sunset near echo park ave. also serves this purpose well.]

I have been a customer of Aklia's for more than 30 years. Love her one-of-a-kind handmade jewelry,…read moreambiance in the store, the music playing inside the store and Aklia's spirit/energy. Basically, the store is a whole vibe that just feels good upon entering from the scents and the music that greet you to her warm and welcoming smile. Were it not for all of the above, I would not have so many items in my home from jewelry to clothing to art and miscellaneous items purchased over the years. She's downsized over the years but if you've never been to Aklia's, you should NOT sleep on this store.

This a jewelry store with some amazing one of a kind hand made jewelry. I would recommend this to…read moreanyone who wants to get a special gift or who simply wants to be distinctive. The only trick is that you have to go down a short hallway before you get into the actual store so it think people pass it by.