Crafts
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A Show of Hands
2204 Mount Vernon Ave.
Alexandria, VA 22301 map it
Phone: 703/683-2905
www.ashowofhands.bizHandmade local art, including paintings, photography, pottery, jewelry, fabrics and more.
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Arts Afire Glass Gallery
1117 King St.
Alexandria, VA 22314 map it
Phone: 703/838-9785
Fax: 703/838-9787
www.artsafire.comFeatured in American Style magazine. Features contemporary American crafts, including jewelry, pottery, turned wood & kaleidoscopes. Open 11 a.m-6 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m.
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Eight Hands Round
2301 Mount Vernon Ave.
Alexandria, VA 22301 map it
Phone: 703/518-3058
A destination shop featuring home furnishings and gifts - urban chic, sophisticated country and rustic antiques. Open Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m.
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Elder Crafters of Alexandria Inc.
405 Cameron St.
Alexandria, VA 22314 map it
Phone: 703/683-4338
Fine handcrafted gifts made by seniors. Closed Mondays. Tues.-Fri. noon-5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m..
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Gallery Indigo
1607 King Street (street level)
Alexandria , VA 22314
Phone: 703/838-8098
www.tisaraphoto.comPhotographic images of Alexandria and Washington, D.C. for decorating homes and businesses. Note cards and Holiday cards featuring classic images of Alexandria. Exquisite etched copper artworks by Steven Halperson. Intricate.art mosaics of porcelain tile a by Nina Tisara. Special exhibitions by guest artists. Hours: Monday-Friday, 10-6; evenings and weekends by appointment..
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Gossypia
325 Cameron St.
Alexandria, VA 22314 map it
Phone: 703/836-6969
www.gossypia.comArtistic clothing, such as Flax and Eileen Fisher, jewelry and Latin American folk art, plus a huge selection of informal wedding dresses. Features beautiful, interesting Nativity sets from many countries.
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La Muse
108 N. Patrick St.
Alexandria, VA 22314 map it
Phone: 703/683-1696
www.shoplamuse.netWant to laugh? Enjoy the bright colors and unique crafts in this whimsical store. Home & office decor, jewelry, apparel, stationery and a splash of DC by American artisans. Located in Old Town, just steps away from King Street...and far from ordinary. Dogs (and well-behaved children) welcome!
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My Place in Tuscany
1127 King Street
Alexandria , VA 22314 map it
Phone: 703/683-8882
www.myplaceintuscany.comA lovely selection of hand-made, free-hand painted Majolica products from Tuscany and Umbria contreat by master artisans.
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Paper Source
118 King St.
Alexandria, VA 22314 map it
Phone: 703/299-9950
www.paper-source.comSince 1983, Paper Source has been the premiere seller of extraordinary papers - a spectacular selection of fine papers from around the world including exclusive designs, digital-friendly cards, envelopes and 8 ½” x 11” paper in a color palette uniquely ours, letterpress stationery, gift wrap and ribbons, invitations, hand-made photo albums and journals, do-it-yourself kits, rubber stamps, creative tools and keen gifts.
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Red Barn Mercantile
113 S. Columbus Street
Alexandria , VA 22314 map it
Phone: 703/838-0355
www.redbarnmercantile.comAn antique and home furnishings store that infuses old with new for a fresh and familiar look. Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday.
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Springwater Fiber Workshop Inc.
808 N. Fairfax St.
Alexandria, VA 22314 map it
Phone: 703/549-3634
Fax: 703/549-3631
www.springwaterfiber.orgA community of fiber artists where you can learn to knit and weave plus purchase the tools and materials.
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Ten Thousand Villages
915 King St.
Alexandria, VA 22314 map it
Phone: 703/684-1435
Fax: 703/684-1436
www.villagesofalexandria.comWe work with artisans in more than 30 countries to bring fairly traded items to North America. Shop an exciting array of handmade accessories, musical instruments, paper, ceramics, textiles, home furnishings, chess sets, toys, coffee and chocolate.
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Thia - Gifts for You
1121 King Street
Alexandria , VA 22314
Phone: 703/683-1389
www.thia-art.comFine, hand-made products from Latin America, including pure alpaca textiles, ceramics and silver. Plus unique hand-painted porcelains by an artist certified by IPAT (International Porcelain Artists & Teachers)

