The Little Mahatma

I’ve been shopping here since it was an even tinier store in the Carew tower. They have great jewelry and I’ve been wearing a ring from their since 7^th grade. They have a good selection of I sense and knicknacks. It’s where I get all my Tibetan prayer flags!

This is one of the most unique shops in the Gateway Quarter. The items within have a Middle Eastern vibe to them and are absolutely beautiful. When you first walk in you are greeted by the strong smell of incense and a friendly salesperson.
They have jewelry, scarves, decorative items, tarot cards, and gifts for anyone you could think of. I won a gift card to the store and my fiancé had been wanting to get tarot cards so we made a visit. Their tarot cards happened to be 50% off that day (what a deal!) and they even had tarot cards for dummies, which is exactly what we needed. Because of the bargain we were also able to buy some incense so now our apartment smells lovely!
I was disappointed that their hours did not match what was listed on their website and door. We arrived with what we thought was an hour left before the store closed but was told, very nicely, that the store was closing right then. The salesperson was friendly and did not rush us but it was still slightly awkward. If you are looking for a unique gift, make sure to stop by The Little Mahatma.

I am sad to hear that Little Mahatma is moving to Clifton, but I think they may do well there. Where it is now in the Gateway Quarter, is its third location in the downtown area. I started getting stuff there when it was in its first location which was a very tiny shop in the Carew tower. The owner travels all over the world to buy unique one of a kind jewelry. I tend to buy jewelry only when I travel or a craft shows, so it has the type of jewelry I would tend to buy. Some of their items are very inexpensive, but I have found from the jewelry I have bought during travels, some of my most inexpensive jewelry I get the most compliments on. They do have some better pieces too, but nothing that is overly expensive. If I cannot figure out another present for my nieces this is my place to go to. If you get something there there is little chance anyone else in Cincinnati or even I would think the US will have the same piece. I have to limit my visits there since when I am there I am very tempted to buy something for myself which I don’t really need.

Looking for a gift with Indian-​influence — art, jewelry or a knick-​knack or two — and happen to be in Over-​the-​Rhine? Have I got the spot for you.
This is a cute little store that always smells like incense. And when I say small, I mean small. You walk in and almost bump into the counter in front of you. It’s a tine one-​room box. There’s stuff everywhere though! The walls are painted a dark dark color and there’s scarves and gold chains decorating the place.
Honestly, there is nothing like it in OtR. In fact, you kind of loose where you are when you walk through.
I’m pretty sure the shop used to be downtown but moved here a while ago. Before my time at least.
The owner is so nice. So very very very nice. Ask her to help you out and she will for sure. Happy shopping!

I stumbled into this store one day while wandering around downtown as a teenager. It’s not a very well known store, and in my opinion doesn’t have a great location as it’s tucked away on the first floor of the Carew Tower away from the mall and away from other stores.
This store is also SOOOO small. I mean literally about an 8′ x 8′ box. All over all of the walls is tons of stuff and then a tiny desk with cash register in the middle.
Inside the tiny box is a huge selection of Indian themed jewelry, clothing, decorations, incense, and accessories. I love the rings that they have here, about eight years ago I bought a silver ring with what they called a moonstone in the middle. It’s almost like an opal but with a little more glimmer and color. I still have the ring and wear it often even though the silver has bent a little over time to form to my finger!