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April 2024 by Erica Decker
Gabe Cervantes is working on my underwater/ space themed half sleeve. It is looking amazing. He works fast and efficiently and the time goes by fast as he is cracking jokes. I am excited to keep going back to complete this piece. Highly recommend 10/10
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July 2023 by Paul Mouratidis
Fantastic gallery of handmade art.Great artisans. Beautiful works of art.
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December 2019 by A.K. V.
Always beautiful things. And new unique items come in all the time.
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April 2019 by Kathryn Bownass
The shop is full of exhilaratingly beautiful, artisan-made things that will gladden your heart and delight your eye. Give yourself a lift and visit The Clever Hand!
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November 2018 by Northern_Traveler00
All sorts of artisans make the products here, from jewelry to clothing, to housewares, etc, etc. Gorgeous stuff, well priced and displayed
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August 2018 by 617TravelBug
This is a go-to shop for a unique gift! An excellent selection of hand crafted items that range in pricing.
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August 2017 by DebFromTampa
The store showcases work from local artists - jewelry, scarves, and other hand-made items. You can also get things custom-made if there are pieces that you like. The people running the cash register are artists themselves, as they take turns doing it. I have found some great gifts in there!
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May 2017 by tamingofthestew
Been in business for decades and a favorite place to go when out shopping on entral street in WEllesley,ma.Something new every month and seasonal gifts...I have bought jackets, jewelry, cards, lamps,childrens toys, All ahnd fashioned and really nice.
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April 2016 by Carrie P.
I wandered into the Clever Hand for the first time yesterday afternoon while strolling through downtown Wellesley, and wandered out with 3 gorgeous, local artisan-made pieces (handloomed bamboo scarf, hand-dyed silk scarf, and glove leather belt with carved wood "buckle"), none of which I had expected to acquire but could not possibly leave without! The store is stuffed with lovely, one of kind or limited run things that reflect the vision and interests of individual, Massachusetts-based artists--so much more satisfying to browse than a big box store full of mass-produced stuff. The artisan/salesperson who checked me out (she works in paper, making cards and charming wall collages for children) was welcoming and helpful, and my checkout experience in no way resembled the one described by a previous poster. (Frankly, I was a bit taken aback by how indignant that poster got over her frustrating experience--seems she loved the contents of the store, but knocked it THREE stars for inefficient customer service? That seems disproportionate and unfair...)
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July 2014 by Janice Yancy
You can find my coordinated fabric accessories at the Clever Hand Gallery in Wellesley, from semi-formal handbags, coin pouches, cell phone cases, etc., all washable. Great for gift giving.
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December 2013 by Judith R.
Oh dear. Do you want the good news or the bad news? The good news: There are beautiful, locally made pieces of art that would put any gift purchased at the mall to shame. There is a large selection of jewelry, clothing, pottery, ornaments, and other individually designed works of art. Most are one-of-a-kind. The bad news, however, is really bad. The gifted artists who make the items sold in the store are also unpaid salespeople and cashiers! What does this mean for you, the customer? Unless it's her own piece, the artist/salesperson will know very little about the merchandise. It will take you no less than 3 or 4 people (i.e. artist-salespeople) to cash you out, but not before calling other artists on the phone to ask prices of particular items. Expect a minimum 25 minute checkout process. (and this is when there is no one else in the store!). Although I appreciate the unique gifts artists bring to the public, they also have to realize they are running a business in the middle of Wellesley Center. Get some help! Please!
