Caoba Gift Shops

It would be sheer hypocrisy for me not to upgrade Caoba to the full five stars as it’s now my gift shop of choice. I love the eclectic, unique mix of gifts and service is always friendly and sincere.
Just recently, I needed some wee extra gifts to add to a friend’s birthday swag and also a card. I got some things here, before leaving for a wander of the other gift shops, only to come back for yet more Caoba goodies. It is impossible for me to come in here and shop for someone else without buying myself at least one little thing.
I’m an incense fiend, and Caoba has an interesting and well-​stocked selection. Their prices are great too.
I love you, Caoba!

What a beautiful little place to visit. I wasn’t actually after anything in particular, but more a shelter from the rain… and boy, what a shelter to choose!
This place is chokka full of cute little gift items, with a Mexican theme running throughout. I ended up buying a super lovely little pack of thank you cards, that always come in handy, but I could have spent my entire months wages on knick knacks for myself as well.
The lady behind the counter was also a sweetheart, and helped me find some extra cards tucked behind a little shelf without being imposing.
Really nice to support local business, so next time instead of going to Clintons, have a wander to Stockbridge, grab a coffee at Artisan Roast and get your Mother/​Sister/​Auntie /​Uncle Peter twice removed’s dog a little something from Caoba Gift Shop… Or even better, just spoil yourself!

In case you hadn’t picked it out from the other reviews: this is a Mexican gift store.
And it’s a delight.
This little shop has quickly become my go-​to for quirky little gifts and home accessories. I found my fish bedside table here and some beautiful storage boxes for the office. Nearly everything, down to the display cases is for sale and though the quality is high, the prices remain reasonable.
If you’re a DIY enthusiast (or like me… pretend to be on Pinterest), it’s got an amazing collection of fabric. Every time I’m in here, I leave determined to learn how to sew dresses, so I can partake in the colourful whirlwind of fabric. It’s also a great little spot to pick up gift cards, incense, soap and candles — all which are good quality and priced to contend with any big box out there.
Definitely a place worth poking your nose in.

Whilst swanning around Stockbridge last weekend, Jenny L, Claire C and myself were lured in to Caoba with the aim of purchasing a birthday card.
This shop is an absolute delight, specializing in Mexican handicrafts and jewelry. Its such a shame to have stumbled on this place AFTER Cino de Mayo as the ceiling had such beautiful pinatas on display. Oh well we’ll just have to convince Jenny L to have Day of the Dead elite event in Nov so we can buy all our decorations here.
The hand crafted silver jewelry is gorgeous and I ended up purchasing a beautiful ring for myself on a whim. The jewelry is quaint, quirky and reasonably priced but still high quality, nice to purchase for yourself but equally great to buy as gifts for overs.
The Mexican glass, tiles and crockery at the back of the store made me swoon. I fully intend to come back and buy a bunch of the beautiful rimmed wine glasses for my new place. The tiles and porcelain handles have even inspired a few craft ideas too. (I’d love to take a cheap table and put these gorgeous Mexican tiles on. Really cheap way to make an expensive looking table.)
If you’re in the area its worth a look.

I WANT IT ALL!
Yes, my Mother taught me manners. And yes, it’s rude to point and say «I want» and be greedy. That was the internal monologue voice shouting at me as I walked around Caoba calmly, politely admiring things saying outloud «My what pretty earrings», «Oh would you look at all those hot sauces!» «Ah they have pinatas!» «What wonderful smelling candles». Polite as can be, the whole while internally «IwantIwantIwantIwantIWANT!
Caoba is a Mexican gift store. Wandering in I didn’t realise this at first. Greetings card at the entrance, a few nice candles. But as you wander you start to notice the gorgeous silver jewellery (delivered from Mexico) and the Mexican worry dolls and then you look up and see many pinatas. And then there’s that case of all the spices and chillis and hot sauces. I think that’s what tipped me off. And then there’s the crockery and tiles and all the beautiful things I want to decorate my home in.
Gift shops often have that ‘seen one, seen them all’ quality to them. Nice in their own way, but a bit tired. Not Caoba. It has genuinely beautiful jewellery, quite unusual and unique; gorgeous crockery; some divine candles –just different and unique.
A bit out of the way, in Stockbridge, if you’re in the area I’d say it’s well worth seeking out.

Being Mexican, I found this shop not impressive at all and honestly very expensive compared to what things cost in Mexico. It has quite a few cute things but I don’t thik I could ever pay so much money for something that costs a lot less in Mexico.
I really do hope that the prices are due to fair trade with local producers and that artesans and crafts makers in Mexico are being benefited by it, and that it is not only a «motto» for selling as many shops tend to do nowadays.

Love this place! Always something interesting and unique to see. Even if I’m near broke, I can still leave with quality incense or scented candles at a competitive price. :-)

Caoba is a very special gift shop and largely different to others you may see in this region — because it sells Mexican made items!
They have some lovely silver jewellery in here that looks bulky, eyecatching and contemporary. It’s all pretty reasonably priced, too. But aside from their trinkets and their more mainstream cute, kitschy cupcake holders, I am most beguiled by their stationary! Selling notebooks made in Mexico that show everything from Mexican phrases and senoritas in rosy skirts to old Mexican adverts for cigarettes, it’s very unusual!
I can’t decide if I love their divine candles even more — the religious detailing in them is like nothing I’ve ever seen! They’re as ornate as a Catholic cathedral and lavished with colours and religious imagery.
I didn’t know what to expect from Caoba — with bulkier wares in the window I wouldn’t say they displayed their best items outside. But that makes it all the more surprising when you have a browse around. As my four stars implies, «I’m a fan!»

I wandered in here on the day I realised it was my brother’s birthday, and I hadn’t bought him a present or a card yet. What looks from the outside to be your normal card and other assortments gift shop, is actually Mexican themed, which was a pleasant surprise as I ventured a bit further into the shop, as I’m a definite fan of anything with a Mexican connection.
Caoba specialises in Mexican tiles of all things, not something I really have a use for just now, but pretty all the same, plus ceramics, silver jewellery and scented candles. Who, after all, could pass up some ceramic, reasonably priced, green and red chillies for decoration? Certainly not me. There is also some cool tin heart metalwork going on, some very wearable jewellery, sweet wool mittens and gloves, worry dolls, nodding turtles and cupcake cases. Cute, cute, cute.

I know everyone says Paper Tiger is the best place to go if you want a unique gift for someone, but it’s got nothing on this place.
It’s a Mexican gift store and I really appriciate the effort to make the stock different from other shops. You’ll find your usual cards and wrapping paper, but also strange objects like mosaic tiles. I’m doing up my bathroom with the Tile Cuadrados Blue!
The girl at the counter was very friendly and informed me that some of the items were handmade by the staff, thats true commitment to the job, people!
If you are really stuck about what to get for the person who has everything give this a try. Look out for the cool skeletons, too!

Caoba is a truly fabulous place, I LOVE IT! Unfortunately I live quite near by so whenever I walk by I am tempted to go in and spend money! Fortunately it is very cheap — some amazing bargains in there and everything is absolutely beautiful. I love the Mexican tiles and earthenwear cups and crockery, the amazing glassware and the ceramic skeleton ladies. They also have gorgeous jewellery which is really unique. If you’re into découpage, shabby chic, Mexican folk art or on the lookout for something properly original and eyecatching, this is the place. The staff are also lovely and incredibly helpful — I actually went in to buy one of their ceramic skeleton ladies and her hand was snapped off, but mended. They knocked off an amazing 50% just for that, which was brilliant! Also a lovely place for cards, gift wrap, party bits and pieces… great for Halloween decorations as I recently discovered. A total must visit for anyone in the Stockbridge area!

I love Caoba, always head there if I need to buy a card.
They have some really nice jewellery and fantastic glassware which I think is recycled?
Have bought friends and family small gifts from here and they always love them!
Always great to have a look around if you’re passing, although I always end up buying something!