Maitreya Arts of Asia holds a wide variety of rare, hand-picked artifacts. Maitreya began her career in Asian arts and antiques in the early 1980s, working in the art community in Seoul, South Korea. Since then she has traveled extensively, collecting rare pieces of Asian art and antiques to bring back for her clients. Her substantial experience has garnered her a trusted place in the Asian arts community. A visit to her shop will bring you in contact with beautiful and unique pieces of history, each with their own story. Come in to browse the shop, and chat with Maitreya, and take home a piece of history!more...See more text
Maitreya's store is quite different from your average antique shop in that it offers a more carefully selected range of items, each with a very unique history and flair. It is absolutely worth a visit, even if it's just to immerse yourself in the beauty of these objects. The owners were very knowledgeable and quite relaxed, very openly answering any questions that we had. I've shopped around for antiques quite a bit in Vancouver, and frankly this shop is the real deal.
I've known Edward and Maitreya for a few years now. They are always bringing an new and very interesting items, so their shop is always stocked with an excellent selection. Plus both Edward and Maitreya have years of experience in the trade, so it is a treat to hear their stories about the histories of the pieces. If you want something out of the ordinary and something with a story behind it, this is your place!
