Shimai, Gallery of Contemporary Craft

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Shimai, Gallery of Contemporary Craft Shimai Pottery and Gifts located at 8400 Hwy. 100 in Nashville, TN at the historic Loveless Cafe. We are currently open 7 days a week.

Offering the finest collection of work by artists in Middle TN area. Pottery, paintings, sculpture, jewelry, textiles, wood, glass, and more. Our mission with Shimai is to support local artists; to offer fine handcrafted objects of art to the community and those visiting the Nashville area; to nurture, educate and foster a love for the arts; and to form genuine, long-lasting relationships with the community at large. Our list of products include pottery, paintings, jewelry, textiles, books, prints, stained glass, blown glass, turned wood, clocks, stationery, soaps and candles. All designs are original and made one at a time by hand. Prices range from $6.00 to $2,000.00.

Shimai's not real spooky, but we've got festive covered! Come get some handmade trick or treats before the holiday ...
10/14/2026

Shimai's not real spooky, but we've got festive covered! Come get some handmade trick or treats before the holiday

Happy Sunday from Shimai where handmade is celebrated everyday! Come see us soon #
10/11/2026

Happy Sunday from Shimai where handmade is celebrated everyday! Come see us soon #

Our artists reflect the natural world in lovely ways. Every piece is handcrafted, wearable art. Shouldn't you be wearing...
10/07/2026

Our artists reflect the natural world in lovely ways. Every piece is handcrafted, wearable art. Shouldn't you be wearing something no one else you meet will have on? Visit Shimai and play dress-ups with us!

Cheers to the village potter! May your new life be icing on the cake ❤️ You're loved by many, Becca Ganick....
09/26/2026

Cheers to the village potter! May your new life be icing on the cake ❤️ You're loved by many, Becca Ganick....

And so it begins...the falling leaves, the changing colors, cooler temps (fingers crossed), and thoughts of another yea...
09/22/2026

And so it begins...the falling leaves, the changing colors, cooler temps (fingers crossed), and thoughts of another year soon coming to a close. Anna Saterstrom has brought in new offerings we're sure you'll want to visit and collect before we close our doors in December. Thank you, Anna Saterstrom for slowing us down and taking us under your wing. We're all the better for knowing you. ❤️

Still basking in the overflow.... Happy Monday from Shimai
09/21/2026

Still basking in the overflow.... Happy Monday from Shimai

Yesterday's love fest was overwhelming. Thank you for being our people! Our deepest gratitude to Vickie Vipperman for p...
09/20/2026

Yesterday's love fest was overwhelming. Thank you for being our people! Our deepest gratitude to Vickie Vipperman for providing a way to preserve our collective love and energy into a weaving... a cloth of blessings for Becca to take with her to her new nest. The loom is still here if you'd like to pop over and add your thoughts

It'll take us a minute to process what happened today. You're amazing. You're all amazing and we love you. Always. ...
09/19/2026

It'll take us a minute to process what happened today. You're amazing. You're all amazing and we love you. Always.

The gang's all here!!!
09/19/2026

The gang's all here!!!

It's party day and there's "Caws Celebration" at Shimai! Come on out here today to give and get a little love
09/19/2026

It's party day and there's "Caws Celebration" at Shimai! Come on out here today to give and get a little love

Address

8400 Highway 100
Nashville, TN
37221

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 3pm
Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+16156468989

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