9-11 Westgate, Bradford…read more BD1 2QL 01274 724341 This is a fantastic shop - its based just outside the main shopping arcade (kirkgate) - just opposite the main taxi rank. This shop is good for the one off original goth/punk clothing like the tie dye stuff, etc. Obviously they are dearer than off the peg clothes like top shop, etc, but they are well worth buying as you are unlikely to see many others in them and the quality of the clothing is absolutely brilliant. They also sell accessories, bags, hair dyes (original henna and original pattchouli oil can be bought here), jewellery and bed covers. They have a huge selection of one off ornaments to buy too. They do a good range in cards and wrap paper too. The staff are due to change hands soon due to the current owner retiring, but, the current staff are very friendly and polite and treat you as if you are a very welcome customer. There is a changing room to try the clothes on and decide whether to buy.

This is a great shop with a wide selection of alternative products…read more The shop is mainly aimed at the alternative lifestyle with their gothic, vampy clothes. Wide selection of jewellery which makes perfect gifts. There is also gift cards and books, from spell books to novels. To the rear of the store is ornaments which are truly beautiful similar to the Myth and Magic ornaments you can get and much more. The prices are sometimes a little high but the majority of clothing etc are so original you dont mind paying that little extra

My friend and I were going for a wee jaunt in Rawdon and we came across this delightful shop. She…read morehad just passed her driving test so I suggested a drive out to a random Leeds town and we decided to visit Rawdon - it was a total off the cuff find! The layout of the shop is most curious, being on the corner of the street almost, the shop itself opens out on the the street at both sides! This was a little disorientating from the inside, but I soon cottoned on. From one entrance you were met with a plethora of beautiful glass ware, hand made delightful wine glasses, little trinkets and key rings, beautiful cardigans, home ware tea sets and other gorgeous gift items. My favourite of this room was a lovely Indian (?) style lamp shade like a metal framed globe with different coloured gems which made up the body of it. At £55 I decided to think on it, but it was beautiful. Upstairs was a gallery of different floral prints, material prints and other really interesting art works. In the other room through to the other side of the street was a lovely hand made card section (situated in the through-fare) and then a gorgeous jewellery and toy section where we were greeted by a lovely sales lady. The shop is beautifully laid out, with exquisite and imaginative gift items from all kinds of indie designers and crafters, and it was most definitely worth stopping by. Prices range with some sale pieces, but expect to take a while as it is mesmerising!

This is a really lovely gift shop and emporium of beautiful things!…read more It is just by Rawdon Traffic lights so really easy to find. The shop stocks lots of lovely, unusual gift items for a variety of budgets. It is a wonderful place to go in for a browse around (no doubt you will find something you love) or to look for a special present. This shop is always my first port of call when looking for a mother's day present, or gifts for my other female relatives. Staff are happy to help and quick to come up with helpful suggestions if you are struggling for ideas. It can be a little expensive, but makes up for this with the convenience of it's location

I was looking for souvenirs for my kids and asked around the clerk at John Lewis recommended it. It…read moreclosed at 6 pm, so I had to return the following day to check it out. The name outside this oval shape some building is called Corn Exchange Shops. It houses a collection of speciality boutique stores. It claimed that the merchandises were exclusively from local independent makers, artists and designers of Yorkshire. The basement level has a few ping pong tables set up for recreational players. I did pick a few unique items from the shop called Natural & Nice. It has two camera stores that sell old SLR cameras that used films. It is pretty cool place to hang out and do window shopping.

From the owner: Hand picked fine gifts exclusively from ourselves and other local independent makers, artists and…read moredesigners of Yorkshire! Find us at the Leeds Corn Exchange or Shop Online. The Great Yorkshire Shop is built on passion and pride of the county and supporting local business, trade and the production of British made items. Specialising in selling a selection of quality, hand picked goods from the independents of Yorkshire including, cards, gifts, foods, art, homeware, beauty and men's products. All are unique items not found on the high street!

Bradford has a rare and exclusive jewel of a company, Royal Cards…read more Royal produce cards on rare hand made paper and card. This may be embossed with gold or silver leaf to produce the most exclusive invitation or greeting. They can be viewed on http://www.bradfordcards.com tell me if I am exagerating! These cards may be saved as a momento of an event and often are added to photos, letter and other personal items to be cherished for a lifetime so the time spent creating the effect with the bradford cards experts is never wasted. Good luck to the team, bradford is rightly proud John

Rose & Co. Apothecary has the most AMAZING bath and body products! I visited back in July and…read morepurchased bath fancies, hand cream, and rose petal salve for myself and to give as gifts back home. I love their signature scent (No. 84) and the rose petal salve (in the tube) has become one of my favorite beauty products. Rose & Co. has the most wonderful Victorian shop that's a renovated apothecary from the days the Bronte sisters lived nearby. The shop is beautiful, the service is exceptional, and products are nothing short of fabulous! I've found nothing like it in the U.S., but that's okay...they ship internationally! In fact, I ordered Christmas presents for friends and family and everyone LOVED their gifts. I think they're all hooked on Rose & Co.! Some of the gifts I gave were Zambuk bath soak, No. 84 bath soak and bath tartlettes, Strawberry Cupcake hand cream and soap, Sugared Violet body lotion and cupcake soap, and essential oils. I can't recommend this place enough! Even the gift bags are cute! This review just isn't complete without being able to share how wonderful their products look and smell. You'll just have to experience it for yourself!

When Tableau first caught my eye I had two contradictory thoughts. Firstly: oh look at that nice…read morepainted iron table that would look lovely in the garden. Secondly: why is there another shop in Headingly selling seemingly pointless ornamental objects? I went in to check it out and see which initial thought would pervade. They have quite a few bits of furniture that are very attractive, expensive but original such as a white painted iron bench and a similarly crafted coat stand. Decorative things hang from the ceiling that would suffice as gifts for mothers or girl friends who like pretty, hand-crafted things and can overlook their pointlessness. There is hand-made jewelry and some interesting prints, including a Jack Vertriano print. I particularly like the tiny glass pigs for sale. This shop is a bit more sophisticated than others of its kind in Headingly/Hyde Park selling gift items but they do sell fairy lights.

Tableau is a gift shop that I'm actually willing not to whinge about! The exterior is very tasteful…read morewith a muted forest green painted front and minimalist stainless steel lettering. The large windows display their pretty wares. Upon entering it's quite difficult to categorise their products as there is such a range. Mainly decorative home ware. There are small pieces of furniture, clocks, fairy lights, plant pots, lanterns, watering cans, ornaments, bobs and bits, bits and bobs, pretty things and lovely items. What I must say is I just LOVE their greetings card selection. Small it may be but perfectly formed it certainly is. The cards are very unusual and with a vintage and quirky style. Though I always make cards for my family I found a few that would just make perfect mothers' day cards...could I really give her two? I might have to they are so pretty! Now I'm not easy to please when it comes to cards so waxing lyrical about a shop's card selection feels rather out of character! Now gift shops and I generally don't get on, but Tableau really is different with its own character and style. Definitely a place to hunt for a present for mums or female friends who like to beautify their home. What the hey...I'm a fan!

This shop is a magpies dream. It has some absolutely beautiful items for sale. There are some weird…read moreand wonderful gifts and accessories all at very reasonable prices. They sell a select few items of clothing and lots of sparkly jewellery and hair clips. There are a few new baby items, lots of pink girly things and things like keyrings, bag charms, novelty items. The women are very friendly and make you feel welcome, not snooty like you'd expect from a posh little shop like this. If you need a girly unusual gift then this is the place to go!

I purchased originally from their website then when I realised they were based near some friends of…read moremine I asked them about the shop and was given a glowing report so next time I visited I called in and I have to say the owners are so friendly and helpful, the choice of stock was great and so too were the prices, its so simple to keep customers happy and yet so many shops seem unable to do this so I've taken to reviewing this particular shop in all areas I can because quite simply shops like this deserve to be recognised