Ladybead and Rook

Nice variety and nice owner, very helpful.
Brought a visitor in, with her strings of beads she got in NYC. Leslie advised on complimentary colors and sizes to go with them. Excellent taste, the end results are beautiful. Every time I’m stumped, this owner plies me with great advice and options. One of these days, I hope she accidentally locks me in at night. :)

Beader’s Paradise!
I have been to a few other bead shops, and nothing has come close!
Great people, owner and customers alike… and great people to show your work off too…
Selection is amazing… and pricing is great too.
Also a great selection of local lampwork artists to choose from.
Easy access… ample parking.

Since I found out about Unilocal while looking for bead stores, I love to review them and help out other beaders. My mother is pretty supportive of my crafting hobbies, so when her friend told her about the artists complex in Wilton, she pretty much required me to go check it out on my visit. I was pleasantly surprised by Ladybead and Rook — the owner, Leslie, has created a welcoming store with an impressive selection of glass beads, Czech beads, Javanese beads, Swarovski crystals, semi-​precious stones, seed beads, you name it, she’s got it. Walking in you’re surrounded by the pretty stranded beads, and in the back corner she has arranged a «bead bar,» where you can pick and choose from a variety of beads which are mixed together to inspire something fun. Ladybead also carries sterling silver and silver plated findings, jewelry wire, and all the stringing materials you’ll need. True to the positive artist community vibe, Ladybead offers locally-​made arts and crafts like purses and journals, and sells beautiful lampwork from artists around the US along with handmade beaded jewelry (of course). I’m sure there’s more worth discovering, and the friendly owner will be happy to help you out. Prices are very reasonable, and the selection is quite good. I definitely recommend this store and I’ll be back on my next trip to NH!