DK Travel : San Francisco : Downtown : Shopping

Aria

This hideaway, loaded with collectibles of all sorts, never fails to delight. You’re likely to discover anything from an old Buddha to an Art Deco lamp.
Christopher-Clark Fine Art

Another gallery for modern European masters. A good stock of Bay Area artists, too.
New India Bazaar

A long-time local favorite for every sort of Indian-Pakistani spice and foodstuff. They also carry an array of Hindu religious artifacts, Indian videos, and incense.
Serge Sorokko Gallery

If you’re in the market for something by one of the modern masters, this is an excellent place to browse. Important prints and other works by Picasso, Matisse, Mirò, Chagall, and other 20th-century greats, such as Tapiès, Bacon, and Warhol.
Shreve & Co

A San Francisco original and one of the city’s most elegant jewelers. In addition to gems set in wonderful ways, you’ll also find fine timepieces, Limoges porcelain, Lalique crystal, and an array of fine silver.
The North Face

Another San Francisco original, here you’ll find everything for the outdoor adventurer, including camping gear.
Vintage Poster Art

The finest in original poster art from the last 150 years, all backed with linen, according to museum standards. Prices begin at about $250, although there is also a line of cards and a few reproductions.
W. Graham Arader III

One of Jackson Square’s most appealing shops is like an art museum, featuring fine antique prints. You can marvel at Audubon’s Birds of America , ancient maps, and historic works featuring California and San Francisco.
Wilkes Bashford

A San Francisco institution for deluxe apparel for both men and women, by up-and-coming local and international designers.
Wingard

If you like the decor of your hotel, chances are some of the touches have been supplied by this company. Lamps, bathroom accessories, and home accents at wholesale prices.