Gallery Indigena Inc — Attraction in Stratford

Staff are incredibly friendly and polite. I have always appreciated that they let me explore the art in peace while making up my mind. I have purchased a number of pieces of art here over the past year and have never been disappointed.

Located in a tourist destination, they do offer a wide range of souvenir options-some mass produced - but not everyone can afford the pricier pieces at the back of the store, so you can not fault them for that.

The real gems are in the art gallery itself. The only thing I feel could be improved would be more representation of Native groups not from the West Coast or the Arctic.

Centrally located on the main street, they are...

A bit of a mixed bag. Very varied inventory from Woodlands to Salish, Haida, and Inuit; each time there are some solid artists represented. However, there was some carelessness with the inventory, as there shouldn't be prints with damage for sale, even if they're at a 'reduced' price (actually the same as elsewhere on the internet) that does not mention damages. The first half of the gallery sells items that are mass produced in China (the design was from first nations). The staff was courteous but other reputable galleries would not have made-in-China items (can be misleading for buyers) or...

Gallery Indigena is a wonderful blend of shop and gallery. The front portion is a shop with a mix of items handmade and not: Unique Canadian-made jewelry, pottery, clothing, art prints and gifts. Pieces vary in price from quite affordable to luxury items. The back portion of the building is more like a traditional gallery with wall paintings, sculptures, and mixed media art. All items were unique and seemed to be for sale. We didn't end up buying anything but still very much enjoyed our 30...