India Art & Craft

what a find!!! after weeks of searching around baltimore and dc, we were able to obtain indian style mens formal wear for our wedding! I especially loved that the owner didnt bat an eye when I mentioned ‘same-​sex’ wedding. From our first contact over the phone, the owner was super helpful and friendly. recommend in the highest.

Great store.
Lots of variety (male, female, shoes, etc).
Excellent service.
If you’re going to an Indian wedding this place is definitely worth checking out.

I needed attire for a friend’s wedding in New Delhi, and stopped in to India Art & Craft to see what they had available and seek advice. The salesman and his father, the owners, were very pleasant to deal with (as someone who doesn’t enjoy shopping in person) and happy to spend a lot of time and effort on me and on other customers who came in.
I loved the gorgeous traditional suit I ended up purchasing (and bangles, and bindis) and would definitely return. Highly recommend this shop – it’s nice to have such a friendly small business in the neighborhood.

The smell of the incents drew us in but once you are in the clothes make you stay. Two men were in the shop father and son both were kind and customer friendly as far as answering questions and helpful with the sizes, I kid you not. I picked up two items scarf and dress. The one thing I have a difficult time with is the «one size fits all» Not true depending on the cut and material. The one gentleman I think was the father gave me a card and said I could order online and they would ship the items to you.
Got my attention. Today I checked it out and was disappointed its not a website where you can actually make purchases you have to call in and give the item number and your CC# over the phone. Big no no with me giving your CC# over the phone does not permit permit safety features for your information.
Shame because I was ready to buy again their skirts are beautiful. The owners should really think about investing in online shopping it would pay off especially in this day and age. Plus I don’t live in DC. Thus the 4 stars no online buying.
I live in Loudoun County but my husband and I visit DC for dinner sometimes with friends and family. Note the little shop is clean and friendly and well worth a stop and shop. beautiful clothes.
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I come here for the incents and they are always nice spelling and seem to be decently priced. Fairly kind worker (only ever seen one guy so maybe he is the owner). When I lived on Cathedral, this was my go to spot about once every 6 – 8 weeks for restocks on incents, but no longer since I live about 3 miles down Connecticut.

I absolutely love this little shop. The owners are friendly and very willing to haggle. The store is small but packed wall to wall with clothing, décor items, jewelry, and some glassware. There are traditional belly dancing costumes, harem pants, skirts, dresses, kurtas and other traditional Indian wear. Prices are usually pretty fair. I rarely drop more than $ 25 dollars per item. I like dropping by here after a trip to the zoo to grab a new wardrobe piece or some incense. They have a fitting room now so you can try things on (they didn’t always have one). I have yet to find any other shop in dc like it. Go shopping and then go have lunch at open city around the corner.

Love it! Was staying at the OMNI hotel and stumbled on this place on my walk back. The owner was kind and helpful. Picked out two lovely, comfortable, colorful, summer dresses. I’ve gotten lots of compliments on them and the dresses are really air-​y and comfortable (and beautiful!). Love em! He even gave me an extra discount and an extra bangle for free. Unexpected gestures of kindness in a successful small business is a joy to experience! A beautiful selection of quality, comfortable, affordable Indian style clothes with a warm and pleasant storekeeper to welcome and help you! I’d love to stop by next time I’m in DC.

it was ok. a bit over priced for what they are selling.

The pushy sales guys here make me feel like I’m transported back to India – which means we get the fun of haggling. I love how all I have to do is ask for the price of one skirt and the guy will start pulling ALL the skirts off the racks. Apparently, everything in the store is «authentic and one of a kind.»
Once you show that you know your stuff, he will leave you alone. For example, I was browsing through the box of bindi. The following conversation ensued…
Sales guy: $ 7 and they’re one of a kind. You won’t find them anywhere else.
Me: Actually, I can find them in Jackson Heights very easily. Two packs for $ 10.
Sales guy: Where is that?
Me: Queens, NY.
Because there is a lack of competition, the prices are on the higher side. The only other store that I’ve found to be the most similar is Village Art & Craft, but I’m guessing they’re owned by the same family.

I was first attracted to this place after I saw the brightly colored pashminas hanging outside. I went in and the salesman (we all know him) was very helpful, but kinda in my space and pressuring me to buy. I was impressed with the prints and colors (the different shades of ROYGBIV) and the quality seemed decent. He said they were running a special. This special runs all the time. If you buy three you get a gold bangel.
I would recommend going here if you are looking for a pashmina or scarf-​like accessory in a specific print or solid color. There is a sheen to the fabric which makes the pashmina irredescent and they reflect light very well. I have 3 and I get compliments everytime I pair them with a coat. 20 bucks is pretty steep for a scarf that is not authenticated – pashmina is a type of cashmere wool and textiles made from it. But you will get use out of them.
The store also carries some of the most beautiful clothing, but expect to pay a price, and there are interesting trinkets and collectibles. Definitely stop here to buy a gift for the person who loves South Asia culture and for the person who has everything.
The price varies from item to item.

This little store in Woodley Park is a fun, independent spot to pick up a sari, jewelry, and other Indian goods. There’s incense, incense holders, bags, books, etc. The owners are Indian, and very friendly. Will offer to assist you when they see you browsing and will often comment, «That looks lovely on you» if you put on a bracelet. They’re good sellers! Their goods are unique and fun and would be good gift items for sisters/​friends. Its located right next to Chipotle on the western side of Connecticut Ave., right above Calvert St.

I visited the National Zoo today and found this store as I was walking around the Metro station. What a great little store! The Owner was very nice and helpful. They have a nice selection and decent prices. I bought a long dress and he gave me a gold bracelet for free. :)

What a pleasure, I happened by to find things I actually needed on clearance. The store owner had so many choices and that is the most fun dressing room I’ve ever seen. My husband even bought a man dress that fits like it was made for him. I will be back nearing summer to buy one of everything. Though take the craft part in the name seriously as you will find things that are crafty, so it’s not not high end, but perfectly priced for authentic and much better than buying summer clothes at H&M or Zara that are designed to look like this imported, flowy, lovely stuff.

I love this place. It always smells good, is full of beautiful (and affordable) pashminas, scarves, and other lovely things — and everything I’ve worn from here has garnered many many compliments! The shopkeepers (either the son or his father) are both very attentive — sometimes a little TOO attentive, actually! I’ve had to tell them both that I just want to look — but then, they answer your questions very quickly as well. They are willing to barter, as someone else has noted, and they always throw in a free bangle for purchases over a certain amount (I believe). I did some Christmas shopping here for some of their pashminas ($ 19, buy 3 get 1 free!) and definitely was glad to find some good deals. Best of all, this place is really just steps from the Woodley Park metro.

Where does one go for a gypsy costume last minute in DC? Why, an Indian clothing store of course! I was trying to find a skirt with the noise making coins on it to go over a long peasant skirt I had. Plus, I’ve always wanted one of those skirts, but I could never find one that I liked. Luckily, I found this place on Unilocal and have to give it major props.
The shopkeeper is super attentive (annoyingly so, actually), but he may be willing to barter, and threw in a bangle for good measure (as well as 2 business cards to distribute). The clothes are a little pricey (Full price was $ 39 for a belly dancing skirt?) But they have good sales and deals (Pashminas were 4 for the price of 3, belly dancing skirts were $ 19 that day). The clothing is all beautiful, and there’s a huge selection of colors. Skirts, dresses, scarves everywhere… right next to Chipotle!
I may not need to shop here very often because I don’t need this kind of clothing (so pretty though!), but it definitely made my weekend. I got TONS of compliments on the skirt at all 3 Halloween parties I went to, and I did end up buying two instead of one — that man can bargain. The skirt itself is of much higher quality than I’ve seen elsewhere (more rows of coins, better design for easier tying), and held up through Halloween and All Saints Day.

Aaah, Lia D. beat me to being first-​to-​review by a mere four days! Looks like she & I both made this great discovery around the same time. I, too, pass this place daily & never think twice, but after an Open City brunch I decided a little window shopping was just what a needed. And what a treat!
Everything at India Art & Craft is beautiful and, for the most part, authentically Indian. It’s a small store packed with a surprisingly huge amount of stuff — dresses, skirts, shoes, bags, wraps, beaded wall hangings, jewelry, hookah, flavored tobacco, Indian music CDs — every corner of this store is filled with something bright, colorful & interesting. When I arrived, the owner greeted me promptly & friendlily, telling me about their pashmina sale & pointing out their dressing room but otherwise leaving me to shop. I tried on a dress & when I returned from the dressing room, the place was packed!
Alas, it was not my lucky day to find the sundress of my dreams at India Art & Craft, which was OK because my wallet wasn’t at its best today. That said, I will be back for another try. This store has clothing in all sizes, from XS on up up 3X, in long and short varieties & every length in between, so there’s something for everyone. The racks are a joy to browse — gorgeous, luxurious Indian dresses in every color of the rainbow. Sure, I noticed a couple made my Necessary Objects by Ady Gluck-​Frankel, which they sell at Sears, so that was a little off, but even those dresses fit the image, & like I said, for the most part, everything else appears to be authentically Indian — made in India. Oh, one FYI: They have a no returns policy, with only two days to exchange your merchandise.
I also plan to go back to buy a hookah — they have smaller ones for only about $ 45 (larger ones for as much as $ 145), & they sell flavored tobacco for $ 15 in every flavor imaginable.
This place is a gem — give it a shot!

I’m such a fool! How many times have I passed this place with the pretty dresses on headless maniquans, never bothering to explore the goods behind the door? I guess it’s easy b/​c the place is wedged between Chipotle and Baskin Robbins. Well today I wanted to stop in. I’m warning you: The smell of patchouli is overwhelming, but I got used to it eventually. Traditional Indian slippers w/​jewels and glitter and satin adorned the walls. There were racks and racks of gorgeous silk blouses, dresses, and tunics. There are two boutique cases with jewelry and shelves stacked with Pashminas (made in India, not China). There’s a whole lot more, but I didn’t dig around in the back that much. Everything is just so colorful and unique. I grabbed a black Pashmina and immediately the owner sprung up behind me to let me know if I bought 3, I’d get one free. I nicely told him I own about 300 of them and he backed off. When I went to check out, his son (I think) again asked me if I was sure I wanted to get only one. Yes, I was sure. He told me to come back soon and I promised I would. Then he slipped a gold bracelet (not real, but looks like it!) into my hand as appreciation for my business.