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December 2023 by DivingButterfly K.
This shop has been around for quite some time, has a fun and interesting history, offers a nice selection of unique Mediterranean goods, and is incredibly visually appealing. The goods can be a bit on the pricey side but everything is high quality. What is so unappealing is that the owner/staff don't seem to get the local culture despite their many years in operation. They are on you like white on rice. There is no easy browsing or shopping in peace. They will follow you around and talk at you unsolicited, nonstop and it can be very uncomfortable at times. I keep trying to come back hoping things will improve. They moved into a larger space and I was pretty eager to check it out but left after only a few minutes when immediately the commentary and sales push started HARD the moment I walked in. Sigh... maybe I will just browse their website instead.
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October 2023 by Bel-Ami M.
If you are tired of musty smelling, always slightly damp towels (a constant in the PNW or the South) you NEED these linen towels. If you want to cut your carbon footprint by not using 45-50 minutes of dryer time, you NEED these towels. They are also incredible for travel (use as a towel, a sarong, a glamorous shawl)- they pack small, cover large, and dry quickly. The beautiful shop also has an amazing selection of olive oil soaps, household items, and edible goodies including a large selection of lokum (Turkish delight), and two delectable dipping/ finishing oils from the Palestinian territories that are the BEST I have ever tasted. The owner, Samir, and his staff are lovely and helpful. They also do mail order.
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September 2023 by Melanie Hunter
This is a beautiful space with intentionally curated products. The owners are so knowledgeable and friendly. Very grateful to have stumbled upon this gem of a store.
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June 2023 by Bennette I.
My girlfriend and I stumbled upon this store as we were headed to dinner. When I say everything is gorgeous, I mean everything is GORGEOUS. I was so in love that I forgot to take photos but I'll post the two kitchen hand towels that I purchased. All the textiles are stunning, high quality and simply classic and the hand feel is unforgettable. The price is not low (each towel was $25.00 each) but once you feel see and touch, it's worth the splurge. They have beautiful wood pieces (bowls, spoons, dipping bowls), towels of all sizes, throws/blankets, Turkish treats, the most amazing smelling soaps and even apparel. I need to remember to frequent this place when I need a hostess gift. They have pre-made gifts that anyone would love to receive. Samir, the gentleman that assisted us, even get us a little Turkish sweet to try. I love love love this store!
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May 2023 by Me Plus A Million
What a fabulous gift shop in the village. I think I will buy every gift from this store from now on. There is so much to look at you could just get lost in the store for hours and hours exploring and learning. Fragrant, welcoming and beautiful items abound, display after display.Johana was gracious, welcoming and informative.There’s no question that I will be back. This store has everything beautiful, even a small section for babies.
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December 2022 by Jeneen Bell
My new favorite place for towels! The care and craftsmanship that goes into the weaving is beautiful. The store design is lovely too. At first it was a big mental transition for me to move from thick fluffy towels to thinner tighter weaved towels. However, now I really prefer the Turkish towels style. The space savings is a bonus. Great place for gifts too!
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May 2022 by Ashley D.
I live a few blocks from this store and having spent a portion of my life in Morocco and Peru, where textiles are cherished, was excited to see a store with familiar high quality goods. Upon entering, I was followed around by the owner who clearly thought I was going to take something. Having once managed a popular retail store in a busy downtown area in my 20s I know the difference of a store employee wanting to give customer assistance vs. a store employee who expects you to steal something. I will never step foot in that place and made to feel so uncomfortable again. When I bought my new home I was honestly upset to receive two towels from Indigo Traders from our Realtor. Good quality, yes. But not a business person worth supporting.
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March 2022 by Kim G.
Lovely store filled with high quality textiles, kitchen, bed and bath items, and unique foods to stock your pantry. Even cookbooks focused on Turkish, Palestine and other Mediterranean cuisines; one dedicated to ripe figs. Plus scarves, wraps wallets and handbags. I'm in! There are so many Turkish towels it's mind blowing. I'm a big fan of Turkish towels because they are super absorbent, dry quickly, and fold up without bulk. I keep one in my gym bag because it's light. I use daily after my shower and wash several times a week. After 6 years it still looks brand new! Indigo Traders has solid towels in every color of the rainbow and every hue within a color palette. And an equal amount of striped towels. They come fringed, no fringe or with tassels. In every size: bath, hand, kitchen and even table cloths and napkins. Truly an amazing and vast collection displayed beautifully along the walls on shelves with easy visibility and access. In the kitchen area, the copper tea pots and coffee pots are beautiful and functional. I bought one several years ago while in Turkey and I keep it out on display all the time. Olive wood is all the rage these days, the grain in the wood creating patterns that make these pieces beautiful to look at while being functional. Indigo Traders has a varied assortment that includes charcuterie boards, ladles, salad bowls and serving tongs, small round dipping bowls, salt containers, cheese spreaders, mortal & pestals, serving dishes and more! These olive wood pieces speak to me! I have several; they add warmth to your kitchen and home. For the foodies - myself included - there are jars of honey, bottles of Moroccan olive oil, pomegranate syrup, rose water and seasonings. A selection of Turkish coffee and black tea. Lots of drinking glasses, ceramic bowls, cookbooks, and kitchen towels. The bed and bath selection is just as impressive with big chunky soaps, bath bombs and lotions. Provence Sante pure vegetable soaps in soft colors and scents. Bed linens and covers, baskets, colorful Turkish rugs and pillows. Don't forget to look up, the hanging mosaic lamps are exquisite! Service is friendly, they let you browse on your own while being available to answer any and all questions. There is no getting around it, everything is expensive. Some items feel excessively so. Yes, it's top quality, but I have many similar items and paid far less. One example is the olive wood serving spoons, ladles and salad tongs. The ladle was $65 and I paid $12 at another home store. Loved browsing the store and admiring everything. If the prices came down, I'd shop here regularly but for now, it's just for special occasions.
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January 2022 by Rawson R.
This is a beautiful store full of unique textiles and gifts. The owner and staff are extremely friendly and helpful. It's true that some of the towels are more expensive than what you might find in a large chain store, but they are also artisan made and much higher quality than you might find in a big box store. I also love that the towels are so lightweight and take a lot less time/energy to dry.
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January 2022 by V Marie
Samir and the associates were extremely helpful to me when I needed direction with lots of assistance procuring the right gifts for clients. They helped combine quality items that not only fit the budget but were aesthetically pleasing, along with gift wrapping and packaging. They even have beautiful cards featuring Samir's photography. At my request, Nora even wrote out the card messages since my penmanship is lacking. Johanna even shipped the items for a reasonable fee--something I really didn't have time for. I'll be back again for gifts especially when it's crunch time. Truly concierge-level service!
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November 2021 by Anders Olav Garlid
Beautiful imports from Turkey: towels, soaps, face washes, olive oils, etc. Definitely worth a visit if you’re rolling through Multnomah Village
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July 2021 by Penny Welch
Indigo Traders is like a beautiful, high-quality bazaar, evocative of adventure in far-away places. I love shopping here for gifts and beautiful items for our own home.
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July 2021 by Lynn T.
Love this place, the old location as well as new, down two blocks. I bought a beautiful rug on sale at the old location (still open and still sales). I also have their highly absorbent cotton flat weave Turkish towels.
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May 2021 by Sandy P.
This store is full of expensive, beautiful things for your home. Lots of olive wood items, copper kettles, Turkish towels, bowls, glasses, etc. There is a table full of chunky soaps, which I can never resist. There is no price tag, but I buy fancy soap all the time and didn't think to ask as I brought two bars up to the cash register. Turns out that the soaps are $28 each! I was shocked, but I don't mind helping out after a tough year. However I doubt I'll buy soap there again as there are a lot of more reasonable options. But I'll definitely go back if I need a special gift.
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April 2021 by Andrea M.
This company is a Portland gem! I am so happy to have found this place. Once you try handwoven Turkish towels, you will never ever go back to regular terry cloth towels. Their Turkish delight is to die for and both Samir and Karla are wonderfully knowledgeable and helpful. This kind of local business is one that will keep me coming back for years to come!
