Art, Crafts & Gifts Philadelphia - Reading Terminal Market

Amazulu

lcibelli — Tue, 17 May 2022 17:19:20 +0000

Silversmith Charita Powell first opened Amazulu in 1989 as a way to market her own line of handmade sterling silver jewelry. Now, she runs the stall as an artists’ collective, also showcasing unique designs created by metalworkers from all over the country and world. Each necklace, bracelet, ring, and set of earrings on display at Amazulu comes with a story and is made or selected by Powell for its high quality and intricate details. Stop by for a leisurely browse and a chat (with Powell herself or one of her friendly, knowledgeable sales associates), and make sure to ask about Amazulu’s home décor designs, too, which include one-of-a-kind lamps, dolls, sculptures, and more.

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Bee Natural

lcibelli — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 14:50:15 +0000

Whether you’re a bee enthusiast or honey aficionado, or you’re looking to buy a gift that’s sure to please, this stand will not disappoint. All of Bee Natural’s honeys and beeswax products are handmade from the owner and apiarist Darren Sausser’s own beehives in Smyrna, Delaware. At their stand in the Reading Terminal Market, you’ll find pure and specialty honeys in jars and bottles of all sizes; natural beeswax candles in many different colors and scents; beeswax balms and skin care items; pollen, propolis, and royal jelly; and gift baskets for any occasion. Plus, they even carry hives and other apiary supplies, and occasionally they display a single-frame hive with live bees inside!

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Contessa’s French Linens

lcibelli — Mon, 20 Jun 2022 16:11:15 +0000

Looking to freshen up your dining room décor or take your weekday mealtimes to the next level? At Contessa’s French Linens, you’ll find an array of imported and American-made table linens to fit any color scheme, plus aprons, towels, soaps, porcelain and stoneware serving pieces, and more. Come here to find unique gifts for the food lovers and entertainers in your life. Or simply swing by for a chat with the Contessa herself, who will help you select just the thing to brighten up your table. In addition to linens and kitchen/dining room décor, Contessa’s French Linens also sells an assortment of small purses, handmade children’s’ clothing, and French jewelry and scarves.

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De’Village

lcibelli — Mon, 20 Jun 2022 16:21:02 +0000

Husband-and-wife owners Watson and Joycelyn Parks opened De’Village in 2001 to bring some African culture to the Reading Terminal Market. Now, their stand is a calm, incensed oasis among bustling food stalls, where tourists and locals alike browse through African jewelry, artwork, fabrics, and other accessories and decorations. Come here for unique gifts, handcrafted jewelry and intricate sculptures and other pieces imported from Kenya, Nigeria and Ghana.

And while you’re there, make sure to strike up a conversation with whichever owner is at the register. The Park family has a long history in city and are always happy to share their story and insights on Philadelphia culture.

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Herbiary

lcibelli — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 17:16:38 +0000

Here, amidst the bustle of the market, you can soak in calming scents of aromatherapy, learn about herbal remedies, and discover the perfect gift for the one who has everything. You’ll find all sorts of natural beauty and healthcare products tucked into every nook and cranny of this urban apothecary, from soaps, incense, and bulk teas to essential oils, tinctures, and ointments. Browse their selection of books on herbal healing, foraging, gardening, and other natural health topics. And if you have a question, don’t be shy: their staff members will happily guide you toward the perfect product for your needs.

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Little Marrakesh Bazaar

lcibelli — Mon, 20 Jun 2022 16:34:41 +0000

Little Marrakesh Bazaar offers the most authentic Moroccan handcrafted pieces for shoppers and gift-givers. Chakir, the owner of Little Marrakesh Bazaar, works with local artisans in Morocco to design the pieces he sells, and is constantly travelling between Philadelphia and Morocco to source his products.

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Pennsylvania General Store

lcibelli — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 16:00:55 +0000

Whether you’re a tourist looking for the perfect souvenir or a local in search of a sweet treat, the Pennsylvania General Store is the place to be. Michael and Julie Holahan opened it in 1987 as a lunch box catering business using the foods of Reading Terminal Market, but when someone asked them if they shipped Tastycakes they shifted their focus to building a collection of the best Pennsylvania-made products. These they assemble into gift baskets and goody trays to ship near and far. You’ll know you’ve spotted their shop when you see the handsome display of Hope’s Cookies, hand-dipped chocolate-covered pretzels, and tray after tray of chocolates, truffles, and caramels made by Pennsylvania’s premier chocolatiers. They also carry locally roasted coffee, Pennsylvania Dutch preserves and honey, handicrafts like ceramics and quilts, and handmade goods from young Philly artisans like Girls Can Tell, Wild Heart Paper and Tin Goat Soaps

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Phillyscapes by Russ Brown

lcibelli — Mon, 20 Jun 2022 16:37:28 +0000

Russ Brown started photographing the City of Brotherly Love with a point and shoot. While on Kelly Drive he noticed that one of the photos he had taken was different from the rest. It was good! From that day Russ fell in love with photography and married it with his love for Philadelphia. Russ spent many days walking the city and learning photography. Being self-taught, Russ used the trial and error approach to learning his craft. His goal is to put Philadelphia in its best light, making it look like the magical place that it is. His photos of Philadelphia are straight out of camera with little retouching. Russ relies on the right moment rather than post processing.

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