Berkeley tour - Tail of the Yak

Ah...Tail of the Yak. Where to even start with this quaint shop? I have been shopping there for about 18 years (since college, ok?) and continue to find that same sense of inspiration and wonder every time I go. Again the words "well-curated" come to mind - obviously creating gorgeous little vignettes is a talent of owners Lauren and Alice. A delight of color and pattern - delicate hand-printed papers, vintage ribbons, vintage wood religious statuary, estate jewelry, and treasures from all over the world. The perfect brightly colored tapers, the aperitif glasses with etched scrollwork, the hand-embroidered tapestries from India all framed with draping be-ribboned bay leaf garlands...just an eyeful of wonders. And all the while a gentle cooing of doves in a lovely birdcage. Sigh.

Comments

[Lee]

Wow, what an amazing shop filled with amazing stock an with altogether amazing name! Once again you have made me wish that I lived in the States that I could experience these shops firsthand. Thank you for letting me experience this vicariously through you.

[Tracey]

Love the name! How do they do inventory- very nice vignettes!

[dwellings and decor]

What a cute little shop! I just emailed it to my mom. I know she will love it!

[thoughtful day]

What an amazing gem! Thanks for sharing.

[christina]

i am OBSESSED with Tail of the Yak...i've been going since i can remember (i'm from oakland) and every time i go home to the bay area, i MUST go to Tail...i don't know if they do it anymore, but lauren the owner, used to create these amazing calendars and give them away with each purchase...i have at least 8 of them...

thanks for the photos, i can go back & look at them and smile...

[Sabina]

It is a great shop - I'll have to check it out the next time I'm in Berkeley - haven't been there in years!!

:)