Calling all bad-ass Chicagoan geeklings! We've found your new favorite store for the holidays (and for ALL the days). Blue Buddha Boutique — the first chainmaille-only brick-and-mortar store in the world. Yup, you read that right… mother freaking chainmaille store.
Founded in 2003 by self-taught artist Rebeca Mojica, Blue Buddha Boutique is one of the largest chainmaille suppliers in the world with an awesome store-front location in Chicago. Blue Buddha Boutique carries jump rings in nine metals, tools for making chainmaille jewelry, a large selection of ready-to-weave kits and project instructions, as well as handmade goods by local artisans.
Aside from having everything you need to make awesome chainmaille projects, gifts, and accessories, Blue Buddha Boutique also hosts classes and crafty events. (Psst: Their holiday trunk show is December 14th and 15th 2013 — you should go if you're in the area!)
Of course, if you don't live in or near Chicago, that's okay… You won't miss out on all the chainmaille-y goodness. Blue Buddha Boutique offers their kits and starter packs online, and they ship all over world.
Now, go get your super-bad-ass holiday shopping spree on!
This business has paid a fee to be listed on Offbeat Home because they feel their products and services are in-line with our philosophies and needs … and we agree. Here's more info about how advertising works on Offbeat Home.
Recent Comments
Jessica Gibson: So apparently I have to jump on a plane tomorrow for Chicago… This is fantastic, I've wanted to chain … [Link]
Sylvia: That's fantastic! I have a friend who makes gorgeous chainmaille jewellery, and made earrings for herself and my other bridesmaid … [Link]
Gk: For some reason I knew from the photo that this was in Chicago… I must have walked passed it before … [Link]
Join the discussion