Like a mini-Etsy on Bainbridge Island! I was showing some out-of-town guests around because they wanted to ride the ferry, and expected to see the usual assortment of overpriced and cutesy gift shoppes. Indie Banditas is tucked away from the street, but it’s worth hunting down. The shop is small, but crammed full of jewelry, bags, beauty products, handmade art, and other trinkets. And, impressively, everything is handcrafted by locals, so you’re not just taking home any old souvenir. Everything is pretty affordable, and there are plenty of small treasures for under $ 10 — I got a solid lemongrass-ginger perfume and a lavender-vanilla lip balm for $ 3 each. The owner is super-friendly and chatty and loves to talk about her wares and the store. Customers are encouraged to sign the cement floor with a Sharpie marker, and many people already have. If you’re on Bainbridge for the day, this is a must-see little boutique that will impress even your fanciest big-city visitors.
