Nawbin — Local services in Traverse City

Wonderful shop staffed by wonderful people. I have been making, showing and selling handcrafted beaded jewelry for 17 years, so i have visited Many bead boutiques throughout Michigan. This one has stood out as a favorite for me such that i happily make the 4 hour drive up from downstate to see what new treasures the proprietors have dug up to delight their patrons and am never disappointed! My most recent pilgrimage happened to coincide with an unseasonable and unreasonably awful snow storm, and while the owners were kind enough to their employees to forgo business and close up shop for the day in the name of safety, they were also generous enough to personally open up their doors for me towards the end of the day once road conditions allowed it, after i reached out via their Facebook page to express my dismay at not being able to get in for a peek after coming so far. A broad range of quality materials to satisfy many styles (or just many moods if your like me). Competitive prices with the option to buy individual beads or a whole strand, and an unbeatable hospitality that goes well beyond basic customer service. Top notch! Love, love, love Nawbin Beads &...

Nawbin is my favorite shop in Traverse City. I first found them when I began making frequent trips to the area 16 years ago. When I moved to Traverse City 8 years ago i began shopping here regularly. As an artist with a serious obsession with beads, they offer inspiration to fuel my work. The friendly and welcoming owner is deeply knowledgeable about the history and culture of beads around the world, local rock hunting, and fossils. He has something new to feed my obsession every time I come in. I look forward to wide ranging conversations about mutual interests when the shop isn't too busy to talk. I never leave without at least a small purchase. Make Nawbin an essential stop on your next visit to the Traverse City area, you won't be sorry. Be prepared to purchase something beautiful and...

Just wanted to thank you for being an unexpected improvement to our summer trip. Your displays and conversation got us interested in ERIC slag rocks. You gifted one to my son, named Eric. Very kind. We then spent the next evening in Elk River, a place we had never been and very much enjoyed. BTW, this was after visiting with some butterflies (GT Butterfly House & Bug Zoo: Home). Your two businesses should be linked, I'm guessing you have some similar clients. In the end, we did find a few pieces of ERIC rock. Next time we'll return with our snorkels! Anyways, as I'm putting away the summer memories, I wanted to say thanks for sending us off in a great direction. Your store is full of...