The Old Town Trading Post is located on King Street. This is a nice little tourist shop where you can find many specialized items from Alexandria. Purchase a mug, key chain or small license plate with your name on it. It also sells small, expensive jewelry here as well.
Khazana stocks with one-of-a-kind furniture and homemade home decor from Pakistan and India. Distinctive rugs and accessories round out the offerings in the specialty store, located inside of the Torpedo Factory on Old Town's waterfront. Crafts and gifts as well as imported clothing also draw customers to Khazana's retail space.
Housed in Old Town's historic waterfront Torpedo Factory, the 65 artists who comprise the Potomac Fiber Arts association display works ranging from sculpture, decorative accessories and wall art, to functional objects, jewelry and other wearable art. Fiber arts encompass weaving, knitting, papermaking, quilting, basketry, jewelry, hand-painting and dyeing, wire and glass.
Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery opened in 1974 as one of the Torpedo Factory charter occupants and Washington's first fiber arts gallery. In addition to exploring innovative techniques, many of the artists in this vibrant and active group teach, publish, exhibit nationally and have won awards. Stop in to interact with the working artists and learn about their recent creations.
As one of 15 locations around the country, the Pauline Books & Media store in Old Town is dedicated to spreading the gospel of the Catholic Church through books, MP3s, music, cards, iPhone applications and a variety of other 21st century ways to share the message of Christ. The children's section is lively, with colorful books, toys and games, while the rest of the sales floor addresses issues pertinent to today's practicing Catholics. A healthy assortment of spiritual, lifestyle and self-help books complement the New American Bible, the store's preferred translation.
Gossypia is a diverse, two-story boutique with an artistic touch, specializing in women's informal wedding dresses, special-occasion dresses, jewelry and Latin American folk art. Some of the items sold here include dresses, jewelry, mirrors, lamps, pillows and pottery. If you want to shop for wedding dresses on the weekend you must first set an appointment.
At Lawrence Miller & Company, a master silversmith plies his craft at a level matched by only a handful of silversmiths in this country. The shelves gleam with examples of Miller's skill at repairing priceless heirlooms and restoring sentimental pieces of family history. Silver pitchers, decanters, tea services, goblets and candelabras have been hammered out, buffed and polished up to perfection. Lawrence Miller & Company also restores antique jewelry and sells original designs by Miller and master goldsmith Ricardo Covarrubias. Miller apprenticed with artistic Hungarian silversmith Anthon Rubesch, who founded the original business in 1968; Miller purchased it from the family in 2002 and changed the name.
The Virginia Florist is a charming shop with great employees. With an atmosphere as vibrant as its products -- for birthdays, anniversaries and more -- it has the perfect arrangement to suit its customers' needs.
Do something creative every day. That's what Paper Source wants customers to be inspired to do, and the store gives them the tools to go out and do it. Offering a huge selection of high-end paper for custom invitations, cards and stationery, as well as pre-made items that stand out for their panache and style, Paper Source is a favorite for artists and artistic types who enjoy the finest in upscale materials. For a small fee, the store also offers workshops and classes on crafts like scrapbooking, party favors and holiday cards, giving customers the skills and know-how to take full advantage of Paper Source's inventory of creative tools.
Irish Walk offers a large assortment of fine gift items including rings, cologne, collectibles, scarves and more. The store clearly displays all items for costumers to see. The location is off a very busy and crowded road.
Chinoiserie is heralded as a fun place to stop and visit for both shoppers looking for something specific and casual browsers of Old Town's specialty shops. Stocking unique gift items like dishware, books and stationery, the store specializes in traditional items with a modern, contemporary twist. In addition, the back wall is brimming with hard-to-find ceramic pieces that attract collectors and design enthusiasts.
The bold red, green and yellow colors of Ethiopia are on full display from the windows to the back wall of this Old Town shop. Located in the bottom portion of the building it shares with Lauren B. Gallery upstairs, the Laketana Ethiopian Crafts Shop attracts customers with an inventory of handiwork both honoring and hailing from the east African nation. In addition, the store stocks a hearty supply of gift items.
