Ayla's Originals Information

Ayla’s Originals is a destination for serious beaders, collectors, and jewelry makers throughout the Midwest. We offer unique handmade objects d’art, unusual vintage finds, and rare antique beads from around the world, In addition to being a beading mecca, Ayla’s Originals is a unique retail gift shop with a distinctive array of You Are Beautiful novelties, journals, cards, small bags, and scarves. Part art gallery for displaying unusual beads, part design studio for creating customized jewelry, and part workshop for small group classes, private events and tutorials led by our expert instructors, Ayla’s has something for everyone. The highly curated displays highlight the breathtaking colors, textures, patterns, and shapes from stones found in nature as well as man-made beads. Ayla’s Originals also sells finished jewelry (for men and women) and a full range of beading supplies, repairs new and vintage beaded jewelry, and showcases exhibitions of leading bead makers and artists from throughout the United States and abroad. Ayla's Originals is open every day of the week except Monday. Please call or check our website for hours. Ask us about our jewelry-making packages for birthday parties, bridal showers, corporate team building, and kids' camps. Stop in to visit Ayla's Originals the next time you visit Evanston or the North Shore of Chicago. We are conveniently located right in the heart of downtown with plenty of street parking nearby. We look forward to seeing you!