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August 2024 by Jennifer Shepherd RN
Franklin is amazing. I bought tibetan sound bowls, bells, and necklace. I love his store and love expertise on artifacts
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October 2023 by Patricia Alarcon Zimmerman
My favorite store I always found treasures here I take it home ,owner very honest and workers very friendly . Thank you ?
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October 2023 by Patricia Alarcon
My favorite store I always found treasures here I take it home ,owner very honest and workers very friendly . Thank you ?
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April 2023 by Shawn S.
Great selection of items from around the globe to fit everyone's budget - Nice history to all the artifacts and the owner is friendly and open to chatting about the world and travels.
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September 2021 by N L S.
I had the most pleasant exchange here today. It's always so nice to move about this beautiful little community I so blessedly get to call home. Nancy, what a lovely spirit. Thank you for making my shopping experience so great. I purchased a clear glass light catcher strand that I saw in the window while walking past. I plan to take it apart and gussy it up with some colorful beads. The rest of the store is VERY interesting. I must go back when I haven't already exceeded my monthly spending limit, lol. I didn't allow myself to fall too hard for anything else, as I knew I wasn't in the position to do so. I can say this place is another Ashland treasure, no doubt!
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July 2021 by L S.
Beautiful shop. Great finds and fair prices. Curated for a good vibes experience. My mom bought a stunning vase that will surely become a family heirloom.
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September 2020 by Joy S.
After my coffee at Noble I decided to walk to a shop on the corner I always spot when I'm driving by. And, again pleasantly surprised, there was another store I have not spotted from the car. Between the coffee place and the shop on the corner is another store, I think, is an absolute must when visiting this part of town. For those who visit this might be a little 'off the beaten track.' Most people might go straight to Main Street and end up on "The Plaza,' but there's more to charming Ashland. I have a feeling one should almost be 'in the know' to end up on 4th street. Hence the face I'll review a few stores on this street. Being half Asian (Balinese to be precise) I was delighted to see 'Old World Artifacts, a name fitting to this store. It's like stepping into a different world, different south East Asian cultures combined with local art. Should you be in the area, I can highly recommend you to pay this store a visit. The owner, Franklin, is friendly and welcoming. No snobbish attitude I have often found in similar stores. Instead a man who loves to talk about his favorite places to visit and makes you feel at ease. My photographs will -hopefully- give an impression of the inventory of "Old World Artifacts." There's a plethora of artifacts from different Asian cultures. It feels like so much has been hand selected by Franklin on his travels. I heard him about Cambodia where he rode the bicycle; drop by to chat with this well-traveled man if you're interested in traveling to that part of the world and see what the culture has to offer. Not only Asian artifacts are for sale. When I walked in my eye instantly caught incredible art on the wall. It turns out thus is from local artist, Kat McIver. There's something deeply touching about her sculptures, they're all very different and I have added some pictures. I was told this artist works one day a week in this store. I saw big Buddha statues with a hefty price tag, which is totally justifiable and understandable knowing where it comes from. Having said that, I also saw rugs from turkey at a really great price for a good quality Turkish rug ($195 for a real Turkish rug is a steal). Being half Asian, half Dutch I'm aware of the prices of these rugs and I paid a lot more when living back home in Amsterdam. A set of locally made cards of $4. In other words: there's something for every budget. That's something I think is -especially in these times- a good thing. This store has only been open since October last year, so not too long. I will definitely be back on a regular base.
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August 2020 by Nichole Schulz
WOW! This place is a treasure chest. Izzy, the owner is so kind and really connects with her clients to see of you are looking for something specific that she may not have in the shop at that moment. This business supports her work with rescue dogs and special needs dogs. Items are one of a kind and well curated. Worth the drop in and taking a moment to look around.
