Masai Inspiration
Isn’t this vintage choker exciting?! Fabulous? Majestic perfection of tribal, ceremonial tradition and color? YES! It’s handmade in Kenya by the Masai people and is great for both men and women. Here’s Danielle trying it on and embodying soulful hipster royalty. The Masai are a semi-nomadic people located in Kenya and northern Tanzania. They are famous for their reputation as warriors and have a distinctive way of dressing, including their colorful bead jewelry. The Masai...
Read MoreSpotlight: Peruvian Shawl Pin from the 1920s
This is an exquisite silver spoon pin from Peru, made in the 1920s in the Peruvian highlands by the native people. The beautiful hand-hammered coin silver pin was used to fasten the manta or traditional women’s shawl. The shawl was/is the ‘native backbag’ – aside from just wearing it around the shoulders, it’s still used for carrying groceries or baby. On the back side of the spoon there is a small hook for attaching the spoon part to your shawl or clothing. The...
Read MoreMexican Wrestler Masks Are Back in Philadelphia!
They are sparkly. They are fierce. They are kitsch personified. They are… Luchador Masks! Fresh from Mexico! $24.50 each! You can battle out your opponents all pink and girly and lollipop-loving… …or you can fight like a creepy, star-eyed clown with mohawk. And don’t forget to grab some super necessary Luchador accessories that include but are for sure not limited to the notebooks and stickers in the...
Read MorePink Collared Day
Valentine’s was a busy day in Eye’s Gallery! Somewhat frantic boyfriends and husbands scoured the three floors for last minute gifts and lots of ladies came in to get something sweet for themselves. Stacey found two beautiful, framed cherub drawings in the basement. Next to her is an antique Indian statue of Krishna we already packed – how fitting to bring home the God of love on Valentine’s Day! Dexter delighted us with his pretty pink collar! He was super curious...
Read More10% Off Deal for Attendees of Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Convention!
Show us your ticket stub/wristband from the Convention and get a 10% discount on your purchase! Thousands of tattoo lovers gather from around the country at Pennsylvania Convention Center this weekend for the Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Convention. They have music, burlesque, pin-up and tattoo contests and about 300 world’s best tattoo artists ready to get under your skin. In Eye’s Gallery we feel the ink tsunami approaching and already yesterday had bunch of tattoo artists and...
Read MoreBeauty Pageant in Our Basement
It is time for the charming last year’s winner to crown our new, resplendent Miss Eye’s Gallery 2012. But who, oh who, will it be? With so many lovely candidates in the running the decision is extremely hard this year. Would you please come by, cast your vote and support your girl? Or even take her home...
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