The Spiral Collective

4201 Cass Ave
Detroit, MI 48208

 

 

 

     I came across the Spiral Collective about a year and a half ago on one of my many trips to Avalon bakery (here!). A large group had gotten in line just before my friend and I so we decided to wander the few shops surrounding the bakery. Quite often, I had noticed the Spiral Collective on my trips down Cass and frequently wondered what it was. With a significant line continuing to form at Avalon, I decided to check it out. 

     Spiral Collective was NOT what I expected at all. I was expecting a small, lack-luster gift-shop-esque type of shop, not 4 equally diverse shops sharing a common space. The Spiral Collective is composed of: Source Booksellers, Tualni Rose gift shop, Textures by Nefertiti, and the Del Pryor art gallery. While I don't like to play favorites (okay, that's a lie, I love playing favorites) the Del Pryor art gallery blew me away. Never in my life at the young age of 21 have I ever felt even remotely persuaded to buy an $800 piece of art off the wall of a gallery. All of the art was absolutely gorgeous and made a lasting impression on me. Source Booksellers provided books on everything from zen gardens to the history of Detroit. Tualni Rose and Textures while both being a bit pricey, sold some typical Detroit "staples" like t-shirts, but also a numerous amount of goods like candles and bags made by local Detroiters. The owners are extremely knowledgeable not to mention friendly. I could barely go a few steps before I would find myself locked in another conversation with one of them about anything from Detroit's current economic state, to what is the best yoga position to open up your lungs before running, to what kind of oil combination was used in that candle.

    While the 4 shops are definitely the main focus of the Spiral Collective, what really draws me to this place are the free classes they have on Saturday mornings. Based on the number of the week classes vary between things such as Tai-Chi and yoga. Belly-dancing is offered on the months with a 5th Saturday! The classes are about an hour long and fit for all ages and fitness levels. My advice? Go for the art, stay for the Tai-Chi, leave when the line at Avalon is gone. 

PEACE.LOVE.DETROIT

-Amy