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This past weekend, oaktownman heard from a little bird about the grand opening soiree for a new shop on Piedmont Avenue. A welcome addition, The Rare Bird exemplifies Oakland’s new craft movement, showcasing vintage, re-fashioned, and hand-fashioned art, jewelry, clothing, gift items and more.

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Some items on the shelves: Rubber Stamp Sets, Mercury Glass Candleholders, Birdhouses, Porcelain Feathers, and more

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Quality vintage belts on a display ironing board

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Refurbished vintage cameras and camera equipment for sale

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One of their vintage dresses. They also carry vintage shirts, pants, boots, ties, hats, and mens suits.

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Rare Bird proprietor Erica Skone-Rees talks with jewelry designer Colleen Mauer at the opening soiree.

Colleen Mauer Designs

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Antique typesetter's cabinet used for displaying earrings.

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oaktownwoman modeling beautiful moon-like Chalcedony ring.

Oaktown Life wishes Rare Bird much success in their retail and community endeavor.

The Rare Bird

therarebird.com

3883 Piedmont Ave, Oakland