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Looking for a one-of-a-kind hand-embroidered bag? In the market for an over-the-top chandelier made from elegant flea market finds? On the hunt for the perfect wedding gift or yet another cute little clutch? Look no further than the people behind the counters at Philadelphia’s most unique shops. Chances are they own the place.
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Art Star
A cutting-edge craft shop in Northern Liberties
Art Star, a gallery and boutique in the artistic Northern Liberties community.
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Urban Outfitters
Hometown of the popular clothing and houseware chain
People head to this bi-level shop for all-things urban cool, including men’s and women’s fashions, as well as funky housewares. The store receives many of the chain’s most up-to-date items, thanks to the fact that its headquarters calls Philly home.
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The Last Word Bookshop
Meander through stacks of used books
The Last Word deals in used books ranging from popular novels to out-of-print history books—all protected by Lester, a former stray cat who entertains customers by climbing the bookshelves.
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House of Our Own Bookstore
Quiet, comfortable bookstore on the edge of campus
This bookshop focuses on cultural studies, history, literary criticism and social science. Located in a quiet, comfortable Victorian house on the edge of the Penn campus, the well-organized store showcases new volumes on the first floor and used titles on the second.
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Philly AIDS Thrift
A treasure hunter’s delight
Cooler than the average charity secondhand store, this chock-full venue sells gently used everything at very low prices for a very good cause. Neighbors who stop by to drop off donations often can’t help but pick up a few things on their way out.
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Eyes Gallery
A rainbow of Latin American arts, crafts and jewelry
Julia Zagar, the wife of prolific mosaic muralist Isaiah, operates this destination for Latin American crafts. Religious iconography, sterling-silver jewelry, hand-woven blankets and folk art fill the place from floor to ceiling. And her husband’s work adorns the outside of the shop, along with many other facades in and around South Street.
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Silica Galleries
Art of glass
Representing and promoting sculptors with a concentration in glass, Silica displays and sells contemporary vases, sculptures, jewelry, accessories, wall hangings and furniture.
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Random Tea Room and Curiosity Shop
Indulge your curiosities
The international brews at this charming little cafe include 40 different artisanal teas and house-blended herbal infusions.
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R.E.Load
Customizable hand-sewn bags for road warriors
Philadelphians pack fashionably with stylized messenger bags, wallets, tees and more designed by the R.E.Load team.
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Dylan Gallery
Fine art on the Piazza
This Piazza-located gallery focuses on architectural, functional and fine art, including furniture, housewares and jewlery.
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Architectural Antiques Exchange
Get lost in the past
All the antique pieces one would need to furnish, decorate or rehab their old home can be found in this massive 30,000-square-foot warehouse.
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