Very knowledgeable staff helping to answer any questions. Lots of great and unique locally hand crafted gifts for fair prices.

I wanted a cross fox fur stole for my glacier elopement and Alaska Fur Exchange was the place recommended to me for this. I placed my order in February and was able to pick up my beautiful hand crafted stole just in time for my elopement in July. It was so perfect! read more

The store was absolutely amazing! They had so much stuff, I didn't have much time to look through everything but it was all beautiful. I ended up getting to of the cute bunnies (picture attached) and I am obsessed with them! They were only $9.99 and they're absolutely adorable! All of the staff were so kind and answered any questions I had, they definitely made the experience 10x better! I live in nevada and was only in anchorage to visit but I am definitely going to order some more things online for myself and to give as gifts! Highly recommend checking out this store! My family and I LOVED it. read more

Alaska Fur Exchange - Brown mini bunny $9.99 - Fur Clothing Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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This place is a GEM. No clue how it had only four stars. Hands down best place for unique, not generic gifts. I am repelled by touristy shops filled with the same, mass produced, tacky crud. This place blows all of that out of the water. Fur, gems, jewelry, sculptures spill out of every crevice. I absolutely love the $25 rabbit hide that I bought as well as a small vial of 24K Alaskan gold for about $6. I could spend up to 2 hours perusing every glass case here and the employees were very knowledgeable on their products. read more

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My cousin was recently visiting and on the hunt for an Eskimo Yo-Yo after wishing she had purchased one on her previous trip. AK Fur Exchange was my first thought and they did indeed have them. Walking into the store has an incredible entry, filled with hunting trophy's, some of which were for sale. Not all of them were Alaskan animals, many were from other countries, which I found odd. The store is packed to the gills with art, collectibles, clothing, coats, decor and even hides for you to do your own crafts. Pretty cool overall. It was very tightly packed in there, and a bit difficult to move around in spots. Throughout the store there were some additional oddly out of place things, like a mounted raccoon face... we don't have raccoons in AK. I know they tried to transplant them once upon a time without luck... again, just weird. We asked about the yo-yo and ended up picking one up at the somewhat steep price of $30. Along with that, a walking stick that wasn't priced and she looked at a couple others and said $99 like the others, but then after we showed her the differences, they took it down to $50. Overall, some pretty decent local stuff, but I'd definitely look it over and make sure it's local, if you're not sure. read more

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I cannot recommend this place more highly. The customer service was exemplary. While they did have probably 300 Tlingit hand drums in stock, they didn't have any with a fox motif. The owner took me into the office and found an image that he then gave to the local artist to create for me OVERNIGHT!! I am so pleased with this purchase and this store. read more

Alaska Fur Exchange - Fur Clothing Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Really cool gift shop with many unusual gems. My kids loved it and the service was great.

If you are looking for pelt products then you gotta check this place out. They have a large selection of various pelts available as well as finished products such as hats, gloves shawls or jackets. If you don't find what you are looking for, they can make it for you. The person creating custom pieces has over 40 years of experience and does wonderful work. The store itself also has many other items for sale such as necklaces and all you need to make your own as well as many souvenirs. read more

I've never posted about a shopping experience on Yelp but this place deserves a great review. Anchorage was full of really lame tourist/souvenir shops but this place was really unique. It has so much to see & lots of friendly people. I found some great gifts for my kids and couldn't recommend this spot more highly. read more

If you are looking for unique souvenirs or truly Alaskan items such as furs Eskimo artifacts and art this is the best place in Alaska. They don't advertise and I was on a search for a particular item and was told by a local Alaskan "this is the place the locals go to find unique items". About 35 years ago on my first visit to Alaska I saw native artwork that was walrus tusks scrimshawed mounted in the Front of the facial skeleton of the walrus. These can be collected and sold only by Eskimos and must be Scrimshawed to be sellable. Back then I wanted to buy it but didn't - so now I was on the search to find it again. I was on a three week trip in Alaska and spent every day I could inquiring or looking in stores For this type of art. I was told over and over again that even though people that seen these in the past that the art of doing them was not seen anymore. I was talking to a waitress at a restaurant in Anchorage and she was very nice to look up which she thought was the best place to go to possibly find something like this and she said this is where all the locals go to find unique items and has the best prices. So on the way back from Fairbanks and Dinali we start at this store the Alaska for exchange and we're taken back by all the items and unique cultural artwork. Fortunately they had to walrus face tusks art. One was a newer art and they had an older one from a estate from 1970 which was perfect for what I was looking for, so I purchased it. My sons fell in love with the store - one got some fur another one got some artifacts from a dig at a 10,000 year old site for Eskimos and I got my girlfriend slippers made from Mink fox. I've been in souvenir shops from one end of Alaska to the other and even though I've seen some of the items in other stores but nothing like the items at his place. If you're looking for an Alaskan pot holder or some other common souvenir item you can get that anywhere this place is about the unique and the quality. I was fortunate and talking to the family while I was there a mother and son run the store and it's been in existence for many years. The whole staff was very helpful in showing everything that the store had and helped us make our selections. The son also help pack everything to be shipped to my home which only took a couple days everything came in perfect. If you're in Anchorage and you're looking for something unique, not the typical, this is the place to go. read more

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Why this is my favorite store in Anchorage- 1) They have the best collection of old and new, cheap and luxury , native and tourist 2)The staff are the special combination of knowledgeable, friendly , and never snobbish. They are considerate of every budget presented to them. 3) old , young, and in between can all be entertained here. read more

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We are so happy to find this wonderful store, especially the owner of the shop was so nice and gave us a lot of histories stories along with the items we bought. Highly recommend to visit this place and hangout with friends, you'll find so many interesting and fun things here. read more

I found this business online while researching Anchorage before my trip. I had high hopes for this place. I came here in search for an oosik. It took me a while to find them. Since they cost $70 to $200 I expected to see them in a glass case. They were piled on the floor like a stack of twigs under a case displaying unrelated merchandise. I saw several employees but none of them greeted me or offered to help me. The oosiks were unlabeled so I could not tell what animal they came from. When buying fossilized genitalia, I like to know who the previous owner was. If they weren't interested in help me buy a $150 bone, I wasn't going to beg them. The room with the furs looked pretty good. The beaver pelts were soft and appeared well priced. They had a museum quality stuffed wolf that I would love to own if I had the place to put it and $3200 to spare. I saw some other interesting things but couldn't examine the because there was a "do not touch" sign. Since none of the many people visible in the office didn't come out to help me I didn't touch or consider buying. This store had some interesting things at what appeared to be reasonable prices. If you know what you want, it seems to be an OK place to pick up a fur, fossil or hat. If you are inexperienced in the type of wares they sell, you would have better luck on 4th or 5th avenues downtown. read more

Alaska Fur Exchange - Fur Clothing Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

I've been DYING to check out the Fur Exchange since I moved here. My sweetie warned me I was in for sticker shock. Holy shamoleans, this place is jammed with merch and my honey was right about their prices. This is definitely a one-stop shop for those who have a platinum Visa. Alaska Fur Exchange has EVERYTHING. I loved that they had a lot of variety. Its IMPOSSIBLE to take it all in. The mounted animal heads when you first walk are stunning. What is possibly the biggest moosehead in the universe resides in the foyer at Alaska Fur Exchange. What a rack! What do they have in the store? Well, there's furs, obviously. But many of them aren't from Alaska. I dunno, but I think it's strange that they're selling furs from all over the world since the rest of the merchandise in the store is supposed to be Alaskan. They have lots of furs, all moderately priced. But, I found much better prices at the Fur Rondy, so keep that in mind if your a tourist on the hunt for a deal. The have lots of jewelry and beadwork... but it's not well labeled, so it's not clear what's Alaskan made and what isn't. What's worse, items throughout the store don't indicate if they're Native handicraft. I think they're just hoping people will assume that it is. The lack of clear labeling or origin and their inflated prices are the reason for only 3 stars. The same goes for their apparel. They have moccasins, boots, gloves, hats, scarves and jackets. I've seen MUCH better prices and quality elsewhere. If you buy direct from Alaska Natives at craft fairs you'll walk away with something especially beautiful and a better value. The store also has tons of carvings and art.... soapstone, baleen, ivory, fossiled ivory, horns, stone. You name it. They have EVERYTHING in this store. If you want convenience, the Fur Exchange is probably a good bet since there's something for everyone. But you'll pay handsomely for the convenience, and you may or may not be getting something authentically Alaskan or of good quality. Don't get me wrong, they had plenty of quality items, but it was a real mixed bag. read more

We visited Alaska a few years ago. If you want native artist's art this is the store you'll want to visit. The owner visits villages and collects the art that the natives wish to sell. These are genuine artists from all over Alaska. They are not mass produce. We chose a few things to buy to bring home. You'll see some truly museum quality and some not as talented artists items for sale. I would say stop here first then visit the other shops you'll come back to buy. read more

Great quality ruffs, mitts, hats, and moccasins. I bought a wolverine ruff with the front claws, moosehide gloves with beaver trim, a beaver and Wolverine ruff with the back claws, moosehide and beaver mitts and moosehide and beaver moccasins. I also bought reindeer scraps for cuffs, they have quarters products and their employees are cool people. My newest parka with a beaver and Wolverine ruff with claws and dark summer quality reindeer cuffs (I wanted cuffs with shorter hair because I also have mitts but dark brown Mouton is too expensive)is going to look fresh. read more

What a deal!!! I bought a fossilized tusk I can hardly wait to see it. Their Costomer service what a huge part of the purchase!! I'll be back to buy again I miss home Alaska is the best!!! read more

If you are looking for that Alaskan souvenir that is artsy, quirky, cool, interesting or unique then this is the place. They have fur pelts of all types, Alaskan art, carvings, endless hand made stuff and a great bunch of people to help you out. Only knock is that it's a bit pricey. It's worth checking out. read more

I bought a very cool knife that the very nice person at the counter explained was made by native Alaskans. Some items she mentioned were artists from her village. I get home and did some research in the knife maker stamp and it Wiley Duck Sumpter. He is a veteran and knife maker from Arkansas @wileyduckgear . I know Alaska and Arkansas are close in alphabetical order but are very different states. I think the fact that this very interesting store cheapens its brand and those people who make the goods is sad. Buyer beware. I gave it two stars because I really like this place and am giving a chance to clarify any deceptive practices. read more

Fantastic, everything from the products to the customer service. After being treated extraordinarily rude at a downtown fur shop we came by here to check it out. They have quite the store full, a must see for avid hunters and those interested in furs, antlers, and more! I was impressed at he array of animals, furs, products and more that they had. The level of detail, as well as the products showed the great deal of time that had gone into these various products. I mentioned that I should have brought an extra couple suitcases, because they would have been filled in no time at this store had I had the room to bring them back home. The staff was incredibly friendly , knowledgeable , and went out of their way to discuss and explain various processes, it was much appreciated; do stop by there is far more than just fur and antlers here, something for everyone in fact! read more

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This place is amazing and authentic Alaska Native carvings and furs. Very welcoming and helpful even when busy. Best place for gifts and or personal desired items in Anchorage. read more

My very dear friends from Fairbanks youth gifted me with a woven basket, a woven try and a grass thimble. All handmade and made by Native artists. Love each item. So lovely and special. This store site looks wonderful on line. thank you. Carol, Kansas read more

This store gets five stars from me for the following reasons: 1. Their inventory is unparalleled. 2. Their customer service is excellent. They are really, really nice. 3. While their prices may seem high, the items they offer warrant it as they are extremely difficult if not impossible to find elsewhere. Here I am referring to their polar bear claw, baleen, and walrus tusk pendant carvings. Just beautiful! 4. The quality of their fur, clothing, knives, and carvings is amazing. 5. I could spend hours in this store just taking pictures and feel better for the experience. Still, I arrived with a purpose. Yesterday, I visited the store intent on buying an Alaska Native artifact. One of the staff guided my taxi to their location when we got lost. I called twice and they were completely supportive each time. Upon arrival, I reviewed the various claw pendants. They took great care in helping me select the right one. Each of three store attendants was very patient and knowledgeable. They even offered me a discount for the item I selected at check out. I left completely satisfied. If I lived in Anchorage, I'd probably visit the Alaska Fur Exchange once a week. read more

Coolest place to shop for souvenirs to take home! They have EVERYTHING! But my favorite is probably the "bald brush" which is a brush with rabbit fur on it! Haha give it to someone for a good laugh! read more

Alaska Fur Exchange - Fur Clothing Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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the store is one of the best stores I've visited in Alaska. It has a assortment of beautiful carvings, colorful beads and many more. the owner was very helpful and told me about some facts of the ivory. read more

They've been in business a long time and have lots of authentic interesting stuff. Try to spend an hour here (I did) and you'll be able to find cool stuff. They sell natural ivory that can be carved, scrimshawed or whatever you can think of. Perfectly legal to buy and bring home to USA (some stuff not legal for Canadians). HUGE mammoth tusks (expensive) but can be purchased in smaller pieces. There was also lots of furs, woven baskets, scrimshawed ivory, earrings of all kinds and lots more. They have a 100% return policy on mail-order ivory they told me. It seems like a "real" trading post as in the olden days. Lots of this and that. I bought a silver and amber ring, a caribou bone dog whistle, an ivory piece and some bone buttons with a scrimshaw design ($1 each). read more

My kids and I had a lot of fun here. The sales people were knowledgeable and taught the kids in such a pleasant way that they did not even realize they were learning! There was everything from hanging pelts and stacks of antlers to incredible carvings and works of art. My kids loved digging through the bins of animal tails and head skins for sale. A unique and fun experience. The only downside was the man who was apparently the manager was on the phone in the front of the store. He was very loud and talking about personal family issues and how he would never recommend working for his parents as they don't appreciate him and he could make a lot more money with his degree if he wasn't there.. etc, etc. I felt badly for his parents and it was a strange thing for such a "highly educated and experienced" business person to do. The rest of the staff was fantastic. read more

I ordered a Christmas gift from the Alaska Fur Exchange five days ago and it came today. The quality of the workmanship was outstanding and the sales service was exceptional. Geri from the sales department spent time describing the different pieces available and she was spot on. The prices may be considered high but you are paying for the quality of the workmanship, the transportation and the time and effort the native Alaskans to hunt and prepare the skins. If you are thinking of a gift or something special for yourself go to the website or visit their store. read more

Alaska Fur Exchange - Fur Clothing Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Great place for souvenirs. You'll walk slowly through their huge selection of t-shirts, key chains, smoked salmon, jewelry and much more. Nice prices too. read more

Affordable furs! I've bought several fur ruffs here and love the quality and selection

Places like this need to go out of business ASAP!!! A complete tourist trap. I'm not so sure the information provided was entirely accurate either- buyers beware! read more

In the land of downtown Anchorage, where an unsightly amount of gifts are made in China, instead go to the Alaska Fur Exchange for some real Alaskan crafts. Baleen baskets, soapstone carvings, birch baskets, sealskin slippers, filet knives, and fur mittens can be found here, all created by Alaska natives and Alaska longtime residents. They have stacks of antlers and mastodon bones, as well as a variety of furs (lynx, bear, caribou, otter, rabbit, beaver and fox). I wandered in there to check out some smaller antlers to turn into a jewellry stand, but decided to nix my plans for the time being. It truly is an interesting store and worth a stop if you're a fur enthusiast. read more

Tourist trap. Stuff is way over priced, bus full of Chinese people came into the store must be a stop for a local tour group.

The ladies here were very friendly and helpful. While they didn't have exactly what I was looking for, they made recommendations for other stores I could check, which I greatly appreciated. Good customer service is hard to come by, and I'll definitely be back. read more

Fantastic service and wonderful selection. Bit pricey, but you get what you pay for and this is nice stuff.

Made an online purchase and was very happy with the service and items I bought. Friendly, helpful and they have the lowest prices on Inuit bone artifacts available anywhere. The shipping from AK to the lower 48 was quicker then expected. And the items were packed safely as well. read more

I found Alaska Fur Exchange on line, (I live in Australia) I was looking for some top quality pieces of Fossil Walrus Ivory (FWI). Over a period of a couple of weeks they showed me several pieces of FWI, during this time on six different occasions I asked them for FWI that would polish to a white surface so I could do scrimshaw on them they assured me "it will polish white" I even sent a pic of the ivory I needed. WOW when it arrived and I sanded them down they were all discoloured brownish off white and not useable, when I contacted them and complained they said I should polish them and sell them as display pieces. How dishonest. read more