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LA Store: Berbere World Imports

Address: 3049 La Cienega Blvd
City: Culver City
State: CA
Zip: 90232
Phone: (310) 842-3842

030408_berbere.jpgIf you take La Cienega south of Washington Boulevard you end up in a sea of warehouses. One of them is filled to the brim with all things Moroccan.

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It's a 60,000 sq. foot warehouse featuring handmade textiles, furniture, lighting and things for the garden all from very exotic locations. You might recognize some of the elements here in Philip Dixon's house tour. If you go, be prepared to spend some time just walking the aisles that are piled high with anything you could possibly want.

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Comments (6)

how are the prices?

posted by ljh on 2008-03-05 15:39:37
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yeah - for ex. how much can someone expect to pay for that green basket in the 1st pic? That'll give us all an idea of what's up.

posted by Detomor on 2008-03-05 16:57:59
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Hey ljh and detamour--
I'll have to doublecheck, there weren't obvious price tags and the salespeople were busy when I went in. I think I remember from a while ago that they aren't dirt cheap but there's some room to negotiate.

posted by laure on 2008-03-06 19:56:27
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HA! I work in the same alley as Berbere. In fact I have made furniture for them. Their showroom has some INSANE stuff. Really beautiful things. Couldn't say how much the basket would be. But it's worth a trip over to see. I can tell you that their stuff is not cheap. It is nice. From my point of view, those terms are mutually exclusive. I am sure most would argue with me though.
Go look and see. They are very nice people. The basket might be totally reasonable.

posted by LittlechairDesign on 2008-03-06 21:20:50
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Well guys thanks for the kind comments, please say hello when you come by next time and visit. We'll make you our special Moroccan tea! Your site is awesome!!

To help solve a question on whether or not we are reasonable. God I hope so! The green basket is $45 dollars, it's a vintage chinese corn basket.

Check out our new district (La Cienega South Design and Arts District) that we just launched. It's all the great sources in our area banding together to help people find them all. check out WWW.LSDAD.ORG

thanks again,

Zaid
Owner

posted by berbere zaid on 2008-04-23 04:30:26
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Berbere has an amazing assortment of Old World Pottery,
Architectural Elements, Decorative Accessories, Lighting, Furniture and so much more. Berbere Imports has products from over 20 countries. The staff is great and have always go the extra mile! In addition, they enjoy what they do and have great knowledge! The pricing is competitive and they will work with you.

posted by the layer collection on 2008-04-23 13:51:41
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