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Gallimaufry Gallery
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Categories: Jewelry, Arts & Crafts, Home Decor
Neighborhoods: Lincoln Square, Ravenswood4712 N Lincoln Ave
(between Giddings St & Leland Ave)
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 728-3600
- Nearest Transit:
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Western (Brown)
- Hours:
Mon-Sat. 10:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sun. 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Price Range:
-
$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
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7 reviews for Gallimaufry Gallery
Gallimaufry Gallery is one of the places lending Lincoln Square its distinctive feel. Inside its slightly cramped space you'll find all sorts of treasures. I'm not talking the "thats cool"-and-walk-away experience. I'm talking about the "honey-come-look-at-this".
Some of the items available are as follows: beautifull hand made jewelery boxes, hand crafted stemware, an endless selection of charms, incense, icons and ecoutrements of various eastern faiths, woven goods, jewelery. You can come there every day of the week and find something you missed the last.
Like John B, I remember the Gallimaufry on Halsted, and not only is this place more expensive, it's also smaller. But it's still the same people, and it's still the same FEEL, and I still love it!
I used to shop at Gallimaufry Gallery fairly regularly when they were on Halsted. Yes, that was 20 years ago. So imagine my surprised when I stopped in recently and discovered they were so ... expensive. Don't get me wrong, they've got some cute stuff here. And I'm sure it's all handmade and artisan produced. But 20 years ago, when I was making less money, I could afford it. Now, not so much. And this, my friends, is the lesson of supply and demand.
Cute little Lincoln Square store with ever-changing inventory: holistic stuff, jewelry, scarves from Nepal, locally made candles, secret boxes made in Rockford - just one gem after another!
VERY FRIENDLY staff - cool stuff!
Gallimaufry was in Lincoln Square when most of the other businesses were German delis and gift stores. It's the area's grandma of artisan stores, with a well-established reputation for quality items and a friendly, knowledgeable staff.
This is a small, crowded space, so take your time look everywhere. Chances are that there will be any number of items to surprise and delight you. And yes, it's a little pricey, but remember that this isn't Wal-Mart. Much of the inventory is from local artisans who are trying to make a go of it producing quality items.
Do not miss this place.
Neat gifts, freindly staff.
Buy yourself some wool slippers! They are SO worth the price. Save your floors, keep your feet cozy warm, wool won't make you sweat or itch either; do your roommate a favor and take care of your stanky feet. Seriously, they only seem expensive until you put them on.
Unlikely but great source of soft soled baby / toddler shoes too.
I only wish it was a bit bigger to show/sell more stuff!
Handmade cards that I love to give (and keep for myself). Incense, vases, candles, spiritual goods, jewelry, art of all kinds...when I need ideas for hard-to-shop for folks, this is one of my favorite stops.
