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Matoska Trading Company

4.5 (111 reviews)
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Tony F.

We had a quick fascinating walk through of this American Indian goods shop. There were all kinds of art work, and souvenirs and excellent gift ideas.

First time seeing fully metal seed beads!
Evelyn K.

With speciality stores becoming increasingly rare, Matoska is a real delight. I typically stick to the antiques store side of Old Towne Orange, but wandered the direction of the boutiques during my most recent visit. Toward the front of the store, you'll find ready made textiles, sage bundles, and crystals, but head to the back and more treasures await! From tiny 13/0 seed beads to larger pony beds, you will find supplies in all colors and materials. The vintage seed beads (11/0) are only $5 per bag and I wanted to walk home with every one of them! I was excited to see traditional bead looms - similar to the one I use for my own projects - available and at a comparable price to those you might find from online retailers (e.g. about $45 for the heavier duty wooden loom). The associate was cordial and kept busy with the many customers exploring the store. I highly recommend supporting Matoska and other supply stores like it; there's something magical about being able to see and touch the materials you'll be working with!

They sell acrylic markers here?!
Grace H.

I love how this place sells things Native American. Truly wonderful to look at. This place also sells some real crystals-the same ones Native Americans have seen and used before the Europeans arrived to the Americas.

Louie M.

Searching for beads today Wednesday and my go-to's were closed. So I ended up in Matoska today and felt the Native spirits in the ambulance. Great selection of blankets Pendletons hats beads crystals and so much more. I got excellent service from both ladies behind the counter and Ju Ju was great very knowledgeable with bead crafting . I was very pleased with the customer service and reasonable pricing of goods. Walked out with hemp string and a necklace of assorted beads. A colorful variety of beads including semi precious are on hand.

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Sam S.

Amazing store and cool nice man working there with a lot of knowledge. First time here. Nice shop, so much to see and explore. They have real stuff, no fake you know what. I purchased some goods and happy. Great selection and value. I'll be back.

Jody F.

Matoska trading was a great experience. The had everything I needed to complete my regalia for a up coming pow wow. This location was very convenient and the staff was very knowledgeable of the product that they carry . They were very polite with great customer service. I will consider this my local training post and see them again soon.

Sage with lavender

I walked in here with my friend, thinking that we would just look at some crystals, but the store is just way more than that. It's a piece of history the owner Brent was so sweet and really took the time to show us around and enlightened us with a lot of cool facts about the history here in California.. would definitely recommend. I ended up leaving with some sage and lavender smells amazing. Can't wait to use it.

Jo S.

What a cool store in Orange! At Matoska they sell American Native merchandise and they have the best selection I have seen in California. The store is big, nicely decorated and it is fun to browse. They have a bit of everything: books, coasters, jewelry, crystals, dried herbs, rugs, clothes to more funky items: turtle shells, rabbit fur and so on. You can find a cool gift here, prices are reasonable, the layout is great, good cusomer service, nice smells, chill vibe. It is closed on Sundays! Great find in downtown Orange, a very unique store!

Beautiful specimens that I bought at Matoska
Tom F.

Had a great experience shopping there. They have a great selection of minerals and crystals and the prices aren't too bad. The service I got from Chi was above and beyond what a sales associate would normally offer. He was very knowledgeable and attentive to my many questions. Definitely recommend stopping by and checking out all of their merchandise!

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Darleen P.

My boyfriend took me into this small shop at the orange circle. Let me tell you, I thought it was a cute store, until I found all the otter stuff. At that point I fell in love ! I love otters. I had to get the otter puppet, as I've never seen one before. They also had an otter pellet which sparked my interest! The customer service was on point! I will be back!

Citrine and orange calcite crystal
Victoria P.

This place has a great variety of crystals, sage and Native American merchandise. It was fairly priced and the staff was super nice and informative. She went out of her way to explain the functions and healings of each crystals and showed me different options that were affordable. I love picking through the little boxes for the tiny crystals. There are some just starting at 3 dollars! Such a steal. I bought myself a citrine and orange calcite piece for my bedroom and super happy with them!

Lavender White Sage, Selenite, Amethyst, Palo Santo, and Tourmaline
Jasmine N.

I came in on the 26th of June and was greeted by the calming energy of this authentic Native American shop. I drove a bit of a ways, because I wanted to find some good white sage and amethyst to smudge my new home and bring in some good energy. The shopkeeper offered to help me out, so I let her know what I was considering. She was so well informed and even recommended a few other items that I might help my intentions. She really seemed to care, and that made my experience so much better. Great experience and I've already been back again. Just make sure to call before you go! They're not always open for their posted hours.

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Reviews are largely positive. Many highlight the welcoming atmosphere, wide selection of Native American goods, reasonable pricing, and friendly, knowledgeable staff.

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Love coming here, their selection is great and they always make me feel welcomed. I never leave empty handed

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Grist awesome a store can spend a long time and always very knowledgeable will be going back

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Love this little hidden gem. Always walk out with something I can't resist. Great selection of products and reasonable prices.

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Because this store sells products that originate from Native American culture, are you also conscious of the origins of your products and give back to the Native American community from where your products are based?

Hi Hannah - For 30 years we have actively sought out and acquired art and products from American… 

Is the white sage sold here ethically sourced?

Hi Natalie. Yes, in our opinion, all of our California White Sage products are ethically sourced. We require all of our wildcrafters to comply with California law regarding the collection of California native plants. We also discuss the importance… 

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“I frequently go in to buy sage bundles, Mountain tshirts (because I'm obsessed), and jewelry when I really feel like treating myself.”

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There are a lot of galleries in San Diego, but in my admittedly biased opinion, this one stands…read moreabove the rest solely through all the Looney Tunes works. Coming inside the first time, I was initially distracted by the amount of Dr. Seuss works. Uh, wrong cartoonist, guys. But as I walked further in, I saw more of what the gallery offered, and why works from Seuss, Peanuts and various comic companies were here. The highlights of the gallery were toward the back, namely an original aimation cell of Baseball Bugs and a piece depicting Daffy and Porky as grzzled detectives. Mike was the gallery director and he was knowedgeable about most of the piece, and attemptedto hep find something that wuld fit the space. Unfortnately, I didn't have the thousans of dollars lying around that I would need to take the pieces I really liked. The front also has a collection of lobby cards available for sale in a more manageable price range. Needless to say, the gallery is a must visit for fans of Chuck's work.

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