Katmandu Trading Company

My girlfriend and I went to Portland on vacation and while walking the city we walked into a store or what we thought was going to be a store instead it was a giant underground mall. What a rad surprise! We decided to check out katmandu trading co. I’m so glad we did. Hannah was a great! She helped us pick out Xmas gifts for our family and some gifts for ourselves lol. If you are on the edge about checking katmandu out. Just go for it. See Hannah and buy some incense and tapestries. Lol Theodore is hanging on our wall just perfect.

Oasis in Pioneer Place! This store is ideal if you’re looking for something unique and handmade. The jewelry is unbelievable and I seem to find a new dress every time I pop in – doesnt hurt that they support fair trade either :).

I love this store. Very original and beautiful clothing. I will tell all my friends about this place and continue to shop here.

The scent of patchouli is not my thing.
Truth be told, I’ve always been kinda «put off» by the smell of patchouli. I don’t know why, but it makes me think of granola-​bar-​esque, hippy, love-​child folks that braid their armpit hair, and wear dreadlocks. Ok, so I sort of exaggerate with the generalization… sorta, this IS Portland.
I do like a lot of scents of incense here. I also like that I can mix, match, and when I buy several sticks, I get a few free so I do pop in from time to time.
Actually, I do realize that patchouli is not entirely horrible. It is used in small amounts in many high end fragrances. For example, my favorite fragrance, Chinatown (Bond no. 9) has notes of patchouli.
You can also find other essential oils that are much less offensive than plain patchouli. Beyond incense and essential oils, folks can also find clothing, shoes, jewelry and accessories such as purses, scarves, sarongs, etc. If you are so inclined you can even find things for your home such as candles, lanterns, throws, etc.
Katmandu has its place and stinky patchouli aside; there is some cool stuff to be had.
2014 — Review # 43

Great products. Superb customer service. Excellent vibe. Bought a couple of killer tapestries and a bad ass Bob Marley jacket for reasonable prices. My sweetheart a few sexy beautiful dresses and marley t-​shirts made by his oldest daughter. Walking buy it in the mall was a surprise. The rasta colors of the interior hooked us followed by the patchouli. Not your typical mall store — need to go back and get some hemp necklaces for burning man.

I was so surprised to find this gem in Pioneer Place… It’s about time they brought something fun and funky into that mall. The entrance is kind of hidden, but I felt like I was stepping into another world. Their dresses are absolutely adorble and the silver jewelry had be drooling once I walked in. Jesse, the owner, greeted me right when I entered and was extremely helpful compared to most shops that I step into. They had on great music and I was able check out all the artifacts from Nepal without feeling like I was in the second grade, having to ask for permission every time I wanted to see something up close. I lost track of time in there, but it was well worth it! I got hooked up on my purchases by the time I had left and you could tell he was gracious for the business. This place had the BEST customer service and I would highly recommend checking it out, I know I will definitely be going back!

Ah, the smell of patchouli in the mall brought my nose in to this place.
It’s chockful of clothing from India. They also carry the Pura Vida label which is from Indonesia. They also have jewelry, candles, bags, and of course incense and oils.
I browsed around, and reminsced, looking at all the colorful articles. I even took a chance and tried on a few items, though some of their clothing is the same size as I was when first introduced to this style.
The hippie here has more hip than she used to. And I mean that in a physical way, and not in a spiritual one.