Deco Raleigh

DECO Raleigh is a gift shop on S. Salisbury Street downtown, stocked with hundreds of arts and goods made by local artists and independent makers. Mugs, tea and seasonal items sit alongside work you would have a hard time finding anywhere else. It is a useful stop when you need a present and want it to come from someone nearby.

The buying has a point of view behind it. Since its first day the shop has looked for artisans, vendors and products that encourage diversity, inclusion and empowerment, and that shows in what ends up on the shelves.

What to know

• Orders can be placed through the shop’s online store as well as in person.
• Some merchandise is exclusive and sold only in the store and on the site.
• Those exclusives are also carried at Root & Branch in RDU Airport, partly owned by DECO’s owner.
• Staff have volunteered and led with Hopscotch, Dreamville, The Green Chair Project and ShopSpace.