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15 ways you can celebrate Small Business Saturday in SoWa

November 26, 2016

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Many SoWa stores will be offering special deals and discounts on Small Business Saturday.

Every year, scores of art galleries, boutiques, and shops located in the SoWa section of the South End throw open their doors for Small Business Saturday, a welcome reprieve from the shopping craze that unfolds the day before.

Many of the small businesses that make up this blooming part of town will offer special deals and discounts during the event, according to the event’s organizers. All these businesses—and more!—will be open during regular business hours, and Daddy’s Bonetown Burgers will be serving burgers with a twist on Thayer Street.

“We obviously have a ton of amazing, unique, one-of-a-kind shops and boutiques, galleries & studios,” said Bradley St. Amand, director of operations for GTI Properties. “One of our big focuses is to make sure the public is aware these places exist and how amazing they are.”

Ahead, check out a sampling of the stores and galleries participating in the yearly tradition. For more information, head over to sowaboston.com. Amisha imports: Created based on owner Michelle Silvi’s passion for world travel, Amisha imports features handmade accessories, apparel, and home decor from India. Patrons can enjoy a storewide 20 percent discount during Small Business Saturday. (From 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Suite 9B, 460 Harrison Ave.)Ash & Ros e: This store founded by a mother-daughter team is offering 20 percent off storewide for its “whimsical” creations. Here you can find ethical, sustainable clothing and accessories that aim to empower women.“For me Small Business Saturday is a great opportunity to encourage people to check out our neighborhood,” said Mary Savoca, owner of Ash & Rose. “SoWa is full of small businesses, there are no chain stores here.” (From 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Suite C6, 460 Harrison Ave.)BEAD + FiBER: Dubbing itself Boston’s “only bead venue,” BEAD + FIBER has a varied selection of crafting materials and offers classes in practices ranging from weaving to metal work. On November 26, enjoy 15 percent off the store’s yarn and bead selection. (From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., 460 Harrison Ave.) 2016-06-08-150700_26937952534_o Bobby from Boston:Open since 1995, Bobby from Boston features men’s and women’s vintage clothing and accessories ranging from the Victorian Era up to the 1960s. The store will offer a storewide 15 percent discount during the shopping event. (From 12 to 6 p.m.; 19 Thayer St.)Dahlia: If weaved textiles are your thing, look no further. Dahlia focuses on colorful handmade and handwoven clothing and accessories that might be called “wearable art.” For Small Business Saturday, patrons can get a free handwoven accent scarf with every purchase exceeding $100. Weaving demonstrations will also take place throughout the day. (From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; 524 Harrison Ave.)Diseño: Inspired by the diversity and wealth of South American cultures, Diseño features contemporary furniture, lighting, and home decor, as well as numerous vintage pieces. Patrons can enjoy a 20 percent discount on all in-stock purchases during the event. (From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; 460 Harrison Ave.)Giardini di Sole: Specializing in home and table decor imported from Italy, Giardini di Sole can satisfy all your ceramic, glassware, table accents, and decor needs. This Small Business Saturday, receive a bottle of Quattrociocchi extra virgin olive oil with a purchase of $40 or more. (From 12 to 5:30 p.m.; Suite C16, 460 Harrison Ave.) Goosefish Press: This well-known letterpress studio features some of the best stationery, printed in-house, for all special occasions. You can take advantage of the local store’s 10 percent discount on all Goosefish Press letterpress holiday cards as well as 25 percent off all custom stationery orders, which will be ready by Christmas. (#65, 450 Harrison Ave.)Gurari Collections:This gallery focuses on the intersection of art and science with varying areas of specialization including “objects of the unusual” and “fantasies and follies,” creating what it calls a “cabinet of curiosity.” Gurari Collections will offer discounts on select vintage and unusual objects on November 26. (From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; 460 Harrison Ave.)Lanoue Gallery: This fine art gallery offers contemporary paintings, sculpture, photography and mixed media works by local and international artists. During Small Business Saturday, selected works can be purchased at a 20 percent discount. (From 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; #31, 450 Harrison Ave.) 2016-06-08-150958_27475204301_o L’Attitude Gallery: Featuring contemporary indoor and outdoor sculpture as well as mixed media pieces, L’Attitude’s three-dimensional works can fit a multitude of settings. On November 26, patrons can enjoy a 15 percent discount on selected artworks. (From 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Suite 8A, 460 Harrison Ave.Mohr & McPherson:Sourcing furniture and home accessories from around the globe, Mohr & McPherson offers a wide range of options to fit any home. Its handmade rugs and carpets, embracing traditional techniques from “colorful countries,” have been growing in popularity. Enjoy a 20 percent discount on these and other items next weekend. (From 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; 460 Harrison Ave.)Sailormade:Built around a love of water, Sailormade features nautical-inspired accessories for both men and women that are reminiscent of the practical uses of what is found and used at sea. You can take advantage of the store’s 15 percent discount on Small Business Saturday. (By appointment; Suite 9A, 460 Harrison Ave.)SoWa Vintage Market:Calling itself Boston’s only Vintage Market, this collection of rotating individual vendors offers a wide range of vintage clothing, art, furniture, jewelry, and other objects. On November 26, many of the market’s vendors will offer deals and discounts. (From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; 450 Harrison Ave.)Zainab Sumu Primitive Modern: Labeled a “lifestyle brand,” this store sells apparel and accessories inspired by North and West African cultures. If you are a fan of bold prints, vibrant colors, and architectural shapes, this is the store for you. Enjoy 20 percent off the Djenne Collection during the shopping holiday. (Suite 5B, 460 Harrison Ave.)