Top Rated Shopping in Portland

Craving a touch of exotica in your living room? A dash of Middle-Eastern tones to your bedroom may just be the answer. Ali Sharifi Rugs presents a carefully selected assortment of rugs and carpets that have been made by hand and with the finest of fabrics and wool. Imported from Persia, these rugs come in various styles and textures. From hand-spun wool to vegetable-dyed carpets, these Persian carpets will bedazzle you with their superior quality. Sure, they can be expensive but are totally worth the price.

This downtown shop sells all the yellow and green you need to root for the University of Oregon Ducks. Just about anything in this store would make a sensational souvenir from this neck of the woods. From clothes to knick-knacks, the quantity of duck-printed items is astounding, providing a wealth of items to choose from. If you prefer the Beavers' orange and black, the Oregon State University shop is just around the corner.

Beam & Anchor is place filled with authentic "made in Portland" handicrafts. This spacious store houses a collection of household items, furniture, upholstery, accessories, linen and a variety of other articles. Everything here is curated with utmost care and hence is worth the price. It is worth a visit for its antique vibe and craftsmanship delivered on every product.

Mother Foucault's Bookshop is a rarity in the world of bookstores, independent and otherwise. Here you will find lofty bookshelves and vintage desks stocked with new and used books that cover a range of more serious genres, including art, philosophy, literature, poetry and cultural studies. The collection may be small, but you will be hard-pressed to find another store that offers a more complete and well-curated selection of intellectually inspiring books. Every single book in the store has been handpicked by the owner, who if often on hand to offer friendly advice and astute opinions. Charmingly old-school, honest and inviting, this little bookstore is a haven for the city's intellectually inclined readers. Events like book readings and musical concerts are also hosted here from time to time, further enriching the already alluring aura that surrounds this quaint store.

This trendy boutique in the hipster-friendly Hawthorne District is full of surprises. This is where glossy embroidered prints and combat camouflage blend effortlessly. While the store itself seems a bit unfinished, the wear on the carpet around the racks show that it is established. The merchandise is mostly imported, offering exotic styles at affordable prices. Among the garments, you will find interesting gifts like printed paper lanterns that light up, cartoon character journals, and refrigerator magnets.

Located on SE Hawthorne, this thrift store specializes in vintage furniture and home accessories. With a staggeringly large inventory that spans couches, dressers, chandeliers, lamps, cabinets, racks, bookshelves, clocks, chests, rugs and various other fixtures, shopping here can take hours. The warehouse-like space is not cramped and the collection is also quite organized. Most of the furniture is mid-century modern or vintage; perfect to amp up the retro element in your home decor. Great bargains and discounts can be scored on every piece; but don't hesitate to buy something that catches your eye as the inventory turns over pretty quickly and before you know it that product will be gone!