If you visit here, you can see an enormous hand-carved wooden scene of Slovakia with moving parts. Pretty amazing.
Did make sure out fragile items that we purchased were wrapped properly. She said they throw away the packing material. It would make sense to save the wrapping material to minimize trash and make sure purchased items stand a chance of making home without breaking.
This had some nice items such as pottery for sale and a wonderful wood carving with many moving parts. The business closed in December.
After 14 years as a Mission Shoppe to help the people of Slovakia (and 30 other countries), the Slovak Folk Craft store (with its amazing animated woodcarving) has closed as of Jan. 5, 2015. Thank you to all who visited and supported this endeavor over the years. It was an amazing place to visit, shop and learn about the Slovak people and their beautiful country. Ruth Ann, "VP Marketing"
Wow....if you go to Grove City to go shopping or are on your way north or south on I79, please make the effort to stop here...its about 5 minutes or less off the interstate,,,everything is from slovakia and surrounding areas....and it benefits them....lots of wonderful pottery and everything else to pick from...tshirts and magnets (i even got a Hungarian one)...the wood carving is so amazing that alone is worth the stop...so exit grove city and stop in.....you won't be sorry
Their selection of Polish pottery is quite extensive. They have many different patterns and unique pieces to choose from. However, their prices are on the high side. If price is not a consideration, and you're looking for Polish pottery, this is your place!
The big attraction here is a 17' x 8' x 6' wood carving of a collection of scenes from a Slovak village. Beautifully designed and crafted, it has a number of moving parts that bring the village to life. A narrative account of its creation provides insight into the craftsmen from Slovakia who created it. The shop has a few wooden trinkets for sale as well as an expansive collection of Polish dishware with a variety of patterns. Take time to talk to the owners about their store as well as their connection to Slovakia.
Wonderful family run business. Quality pottery of many designs, beautiful crystal and large selection of other retail items. Wonderful hand carved display. Well worth taking the time to stop.
There is an amazing wooden city, hand carved, that is definitely worth seeing. They also have handmade crafts and Polish Pottery. They are very friendly and are proud to show their wares. Some of the gifts are very unique.
Excellent selection of items for sale and an awesome animated wood carving from Slovakia to see. Owners have been to Slovakia several times on teaching and mission trips. Some monies are returned to the Slovakian artisans.