Shoppers Only!
The Asian Arts and Crafts Alley is this year’s newest attraction at the Asian Heritage Street Celebration on Saturday, May 21st in Little Saigon. This exclusive, sectioned off area showcases the best and most creative Asian-themed arts and crafts items. Shoppers can expect the highest quality of hand-crafted goods from artists in a wide variety of mediums from these jury selected artisan vendors. From handcrafted jewelry, fabric handbags made with Asian inspired-prints to Asian-influenced apparel and creative home decorations, the Arts and Crafts Alley at the Asian Heritage Street Celebration is the ultimate gathering of artists and craftspersons showcasing their artwork for the highly selective shopper. After enjoying a glass of wine and a live jazz ensemble in the Arts and Crafts Alley, stroll through the Asian Art Museum for free, courtesy of Target (with the exception of the Bali exhibit). Here is a look at all the 2011 vendors:Fuel the Accessory Addiction
Alissa B. Custom Jewelry
Santa Cruz, California
Unique, handmade gemstone beaded jewelry with many one-of-a-kind pieces including signature gemstone rings, dangle earrings and original intricate bracelets.
Handmade Asian-themed quilts and bags; crocheted and knitted shawls, cowls and accessories; Polynesian-themed earrings.
boutiqueOC@yahoo.com
Cynthia Sasaki Designs
Saratoga, California
Semi-precious gemstones, crystals, pearls, glass and lamp-worked glass beads jewelry;
sterling and fine silver precious metals.
Gingko Designs
Foster City, California
Handmade jewelry and textiles inspired by nature; materials include semi-precious gemstones and hand-dipped leaves in gold.
The Head Panda
San Francisco, California
Plush animal hats and paws – pandas, tigers, lions, etc.
HK 88 Gifts & Crafts
Fremont, California
Pictures, woodcarvings, earrings, bracelets, anklets and necklaces.
(510)684-1533
Intwined Bows
Intwined and Utilitarian Franchise
Daly City, California
Intwined – Handmade bowties, cuff links, headbands, hair clips and headpieces.
Jade Trading Co.
Castro Valley, San Francisco
Hats, sunglasses, toys and parasols.
Jawa Imports
South San Francisco, California
Handcrafted wooden and leather sandals and flip-flops.
(650)228-8210
Tera Tera
Palo Alto, California
Sterling silver jewelry and textiles; wood and brass artifacts.
terahetera@yahoo.com
Ted and Nat Groves
Elverta, California
Beautiful jewelry and accessories.
Om Sairam Craft
Sunnyvale, California
Hand-knitted hats, scarfs and accessories; T-shirts.
Yokomono Studio
Berkeley, California
Handmade home accessories including tissue box covers, bags and sachets crafted from Japanese & American-made fabrics in the artist’s Berkeley studio.
Tashi Gift Shop
Palo Alto, California
Handcrafted jewelry and accessories including necklaces, earrings, and scarves.
Silpada Designs & Jewelry
Martinez, California
For the Snazzy Dresser
Boy Choy Apparel
San Francisco, California
T-shirts with Asian-inspired themes, including balut and white rabbit candy.
Five D’s Arts/Philippine Fiesta News
Sacramento, California
Filipino T-shirts and prints.
Folded, Inc.
San Jose, California
Filipino American and Filipino-inspired T-shirts.
Kanaro
A scorpion reflects fashion designer Henry Miyoshi's Thai background.Kanaro
Berkeley, California
Vintage-inspired women’s clothing.
Korrupt Label
Oakland, California
Men’s deconstructed T-shirts and jackets; punk patches.
Lao Essential Artistry
Sacramento, California
High-quality, hand-woven silk textile from Laos.
S&C Enterprise
Redwood City, California
Cultural, artistic hats and shirts.
Sumofish
Daly City, California
Unique and interesting T-shirts with Asian influences.
Whimsyco Clothing
South San Francisco, California
Albany, California
Locally designed clothing line using eco-conscious materials and inks; designs inspired by nature, art, music, and community life.
Oaklandish
Oakland, California
Civic pride oriented merchandise spreading “local love” and awareness of spirited community groups and events; printed by hand in Oakland.
Don’t Let IKEA Be Your Decorator
Darby Decorative Arts
Berkeley, California
Original paintings on panels; photography and computer graphic prints, Buddha and trees/flower designs.
darby_joseph@yahoo.com
Fat Ninja
Oakland, California
Fat ninja graphic greeting cards and screen printed apparel; hand-folded origami cards, housewares, and accessories.
www.fatninjainyoface.blogspot.com
Halau O Ka Ua Lililehua
Hayward, California
Ribbon and money leis, Asian and Hawaiian greeting cards and photo albums; Christmas ornaments, aprons, and handbags.
Incharacter Asian Calligraphy
Elk Grove, California
Asian calligraphy on various media including tiles, panels, zodiac magnets, coasters, bamboo holders and crystals.
J.C. Niehaus Pottery
Santa Cruz, California
Decorative and functional stoneware pottery with Asian floral-themed decorations.
Melinda Mae
Fremont, California
Handmade fabric handbags made with Asian and Asian-inspired prints.
Nanamation
San Francisco, California
Asian-inspired illustrations and artwork.
Pigs Fly
Millbrae, California
Hand-carved wood animal mobiles with spinning tails, amigurumi dolls (hand-crocheted animal ornaments, key chains and charms).
Raq paper scissors
Santa Clara, California
Handmade fabric crafts (origami cranes, coasters, table runners, and place mats); place mats, kitchen aprons; paper crafts including greeting cards.
The Real Insect Co.
Redwood City, California
Handcrafted jewelry and paperweights using real insect, flower, and sea life specimens.
Taiko Fujimura and Aoi Yamaguchi
San Francisco, California
Fine art and Japanese calligraphy.
Julie Mok
Live drawing services for participating fair-goers.
San Francisco, California
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Art Spirit Studio
Mill Valley, California
Roosters and chickens on old French letters
Have Fun and Relax
Herbal Wonders
Sacramento, California
Herbal soaps from the Philippines, aromatherapy, hair massage oils and accessories.
Fortune Kookie Fun
San Francisco, California
Children’s face painting and balloon decorations.
Crystal Clear Pictures
San Francisco, California
Panel displays of the film-making process of Empire of Silver
