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Fair Trade Shop

Housewares, Textiles, Jewelry, Clothing & Art!

Find The Ideal Gift Or The Perfect Addition To Your Home. You Can Buy From Us Knowing That Everything Is Handmade by Native Artisans Worldwide.

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Café

You Can Choose From Our Creative Entrées, Tasty Sandwiches, Or Hearty Soups And Salads. Add Something From Our Large Selection Of Beverages And Finish Everything Off With A Fantastic Dessert.

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Events

Each Week Throughout The Year, We Feature Performances By Local, Regional, And National Musicians. Check Our Schedule For An Interesting Evening Of Jazz, Americana, Blues, Or Bluegrass. We Also Host Local Music Jams And Poetry Readings.

EVENTS POSTPONED DUE TO QUARANTINE. WE'LL BE BACK!

“Traditions is AMAZING! Friendly folks, cool food and fair trade everything.”

GH – from Google Reviews

"This place is a community treasure. They have been generous with community groups and are meticulous in humane, fairly traded product offerings."

RF – from Facebook Reviews

“This place is a "must go to" place to experience Olympia Washington.”

CC – from Yelp Reviews

“Good food at a reasonable price, supports great local and regional musicians, ownership is committed to Fair Trade. Traditions is the real deal!”

CH – from Facebook Reviews

Featured Products

Beautiful Handmade Jewelry From Our Favorite Designers

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Yes, We Still Have Our Wonderful Baskets

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Handmade Housewares And Textiles From Artisans Around The World

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People Come From Miles Around To Choose One Of Our Lamps

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The Art & Soul of Olympia Since 1996

Good Food, Live Performances, and Beautifully Handcrafted Art, Housewares, Textiles, Jewelry, Apparel, and Accessories from Cultures Around the World. As a Fair Trade store we support Indigenous Communities, Cultural Survival, Eco-Projects, Women’s Empowerment & Economic Opportunity through Fair, Equitable and Direct Trade Relationships.

Our Store & Café

300 5th Ave SW
Olympia, Washington

Store Hours

Tuesday through Saturday 11-5 Sunday 11-4

We have closed our cafe until it is safer to eat together. Please watch for our specials... We're developing a grab and go case for our lovely lasagna and enchanting enchiladas and the best darn chai around...

(360)-705-2819

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Everyone is always welcome