Our Story
welcome to bedouin!
At Bedouin, you can find the perfect unique gift, a gorgeous pair of earrings, your new favorite outfit, and even a delicious cup of coffee. We work hard to find the best goods for you, thoughtfully and artfully designed by local and global makers. Known for our clothing collections, each piece is selected to reflect the PNW style; easily elevated and effortless dressed down, keeping practicality, comfort, and style at the forefront. And we bring it to you with top notch customer service, doing our best to think of every detail - so you don't have to.
how it began:
In 1986, friends Janet Brockway and Sarah started Bedouin by making hand-printed, silkscreened bags. Janet chose the name Bedouin because she felt it represented the “pack up & go” nature of nomadic life and the romantic idea of travel.
Over the years, Bedouin evolved, expanded, and moved locations. In 2018, Janet passed the torch to Harmony. The name Bedouin continues to reflect the global collections you can still find in the shop today.
a note from harmony:
Hello Everyone! I appreciate you taking the time to read a little about me. Born in Bend and raised in Sisters, I'm now raising two beautiful children and many pets with my husband Brian. I was a teenager when Bedouin came to be, and was immediately drawn to the style, the worldly collections, and the early sense of community. Fast forward a *few* years - I purchased Bedouin in 2018 from Janet. Folks, a day doesn’t go by where I don’t thank the Universe and Janet for the wonderful opportunity to lead such an iconic store. I understand Bedouin means a lot to so many of you, and I'm grateful to be able to carry on the legacy of the beautiful store that this magical little town so deserves. The Bedouin staff and I love seeing you trust us with your wardrobe and gift shopping; thank you for being a part of it!
- Harmony Thomas