The Lotus Shop Is Not Your Average Museum Gift Shop

Lotus Shop,  located at the Crow Collection of Asian Art, is not your average museum shop. Naturally, the merchandise is mainly Asian, but managing consultant Dean Driver traveled all over Europe to amass items that are not only unique to Dallas, but also environmentally and socially conscious. Take the gorgeous Mughal Empire-inspired porcelain tableware from designer Jacqueline Cambata—she donates a portion of the sales to help microfinance projects for women in India. Other unusual finds include the summer collection from Asian designers Abraham & Thakore, vases and urns from Vellum New York, Halcyon Days handmade enameled boxes with Chinese zodiac signs, and Lucky Wang baby clothes. The Lotus Shop at the Crow Collection of Asian Art, 2010 Flora St. 214-979-6433.  www.crowcollection.org.