Follow the incense to Kathmadu, where you will find an amazing array of authentic imports from Nepal and Tibet. Most remarkable is the clothing: from long coats to soft wool sweaters and pullovers, from pants to shoes to hats to pashminas, most handmade, all distinct. If you are looking to add a touch of the Himalayas to your wardrobe, whether a subtle or bold one, this is the place. You will also find an extraordinary selection of jewelry, folk arts and crafts, some antiques, and traditional music recordings.
An excellent resource for those in search of new, used, popular and/or rare Asian and Asian-American literature, Eastwind is a cozy little shop that stocks an amazing breadth of books and subjects. From cookbooks to Buddhist history, Chinese herbal medicine to university texts, Eastwind has it all and then some. You will also find shelves full of all you need for doing second language study, as well as flashcards, origami and calligraphy supplies, and other art and language learning aids.
Cater to your comfort and get yourself a thermo plastic chair and an ottoman, it's time you paid heed to your needs. DZINE, has an eclectic range of options for you to choose from. Pick up some articles from the various contemporary and chic items on display and revamp your drawing room.
Walk the creaky hardwood floors of Imagiknit and browse through one of the most extensive collections of fine yarns, patterns, hand knits and accessories that San Francisco has to offer. Their towering shelves may overwhelm at first glance, but knitting novices, never fear - the staff is as inviting and eager to help as they are expert. Register for the classes they offer and learn to create something more complicated than the standard scarf as you rub elbows and click needles with locals in Imagiknit's cozy knitter's circle.
Whether you're a wine connoisseur or you just enjoy a glass every once in a while, this is truly an exciting place to visit. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable and enthusiastic, and the store is organized, so you won't have to spend hours trying to find what you're looking for. It gets even better-enjoy weekly wine tasting on most Saturdays and some Wednesdays. People all over the Bay Area rave about this spot.
Whether you are a comic book collector, or a casual comic book reader, you will find a visit to Isotope worth your while. Anyone living in Hayes Valley who likes comics and graphic fiction, knows this place, and that is not just for its impressive collection of books, though it is very commendable. This lounge-cum-comic-book-store brings the best of both together to create a unique gallery-cum-reading-room kind of place, where customers can lounge around on the leather sofas while reading a book or two, or attend a live event featuring known names in the comic books business. What's more, you can tag along your furry four-legged friend to partake in this experience, since Isotope welcomes dogs.