Caravati's Inc

We’ve been buying from Caravati’s for the last few years but finally made it out to their new location in Ashland. The new store has a beautiful showroom that’s a little different from their old location but they still have a lot of the same great salvaged items they had in Richmond.

Terrific store to browse and get inspired. I didn’t buy anything vintage, but I did purchase several gifts items: towels, lotion, soap, linen spray. Super friendly staff. Public restrooms.

The workers were nice and helpful when I visited the new location, I was told they were forced out of their old location because of condos. Which I understand. They also told me they do the same thing that they always have. They may have the same products. But it most certainly isn't the same thing as before. Before they had a literal entire warehouse that you could spend hours in. Now they have a warehouse where you could spend a couple of minutes in and see everything. I honestly would travel a far distance had they moved into the middle of nowhere; if it meant they maintained a similar sized building to what they had before. It is convenient being in Ashland, lots of people drive by, but almost no point in going there because of the downgrade in size. That is why I am giving it a 3 star. It is not the same thing as before. Most people who own an old house in central va know what Caravatis is (Or was), They would probably fare well if they moved somewhere bigger even if it meant a sacrifice of location.