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Rokko Sarees & Fabrics
Categories: Shopping Arts & Crafts Fabric Stores Shopping Fashion Fabric Stores, Fashion [Edit]
6201 Fraser StVancouver, BC V5W 3A2
Neighbourhood: Sunset
(604) 327-3033
- Hours:
Mon-Wed, Sat 11 am - 5 pm
Thu-Fri 11 am - 6 pm
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
8 reviews for Rokko Sarees & Fabrics
8 reviews in English
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Review from Cristal L.
Coquitlam, BC
2/17/2011
Now, Rokko's does sell mostly just fabrics and some patterns; if you need notions, fancy trims or other decorative bits you will need to source those elsewhere, but Rokko's prices on fabric and their selection are just fantastic!
... velvets, brocades, and silks, oh my!! And great stretch fabrics, and upholstery too, I could go on... I visited this icon of fashion fabrics in Little India for supplies to make a bellydance costume - a gorgeous teal velvet, enough for a bra and belt. $25 later (and with a smile on my face as the staff are so nice and helpful) I was on my happy way! -
Review from Laura N.
Vancouver, BC
1/16/2012
This place may have the cheapest fabric, but they have the WORST customer service I have ever experienced in my entire life. My shipment has still not arrived and it was ordered 8 months ago - I've had to follow up more times than I can even count about this. They charged my credit card without permission and I have had to contact them over 7 times in one and a half weeks just to get them to give me a receipt for the charge. Shop around before deciding if this is the right option for you!
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Review from Miranda L.
Vancouver, BC
8/10/2010
I was sent to Rokko by a friend (a fabulously loud, fabulously stylish and very Jewish gay friend, no less) - girlfriend, I was told, you need fabric? Don't spend the kind of money you're spending. Go to Rokko. They have everything you need, and they're cheap!
Who was I to argue?
And - it's true. Crazy selection and the nice thing is they have BOTH discount type fabrics and really (really really) nice fabric, too. It's hard to dig through everything but it's worth it.
My favourite find? Ruffle butt stretch material in red, purple, and black (I couldn't pick just one). The stuff comes in a tube and makes an instant mini skirt (well, for halloween it did) along with a billion crafty uses. Ruffle butt material! So fluffy and ridiculous!
The staff is also fantastic - in addition to the endless options in store, I mentioned I was a crafter and the owner started pulling out books upon books of fancy modern cotton prints they could bring in with 5-10 yard minimums. I hit the web and discovered that even ordering online I couldn't beat their prices (or in some case, get similarly low minimums) on much of what he showed me. Score.
LOVE. THIS. PLACE.Listed in: Crafty Vancity!
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Review from alison t.
Mission, BC
10/13/2011
bridesmaid dress fabric sold here super cheap :) I was so pleased with my purchase. My aunt who sews a lot swears by this store.
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Review from Desiree M.
Halifax, NS
4/20/2009
Contrary to popular opinion, I think that this store is well organized - it just isn't very well displayed, due to the lack of space to accommodate the massive amount of fabric for sale. There is a great selection of silks: raw, brocade, charmuse, etc; some quality jerseys, cheap cottons, and of course saree fabrics. They also have a section of fabrics for drapery and home decor.
Keep in mind: they sell by the yard, not the metre. -
Review from Luisa S.
Vancouver, BC
9/7/2008 1 photo
Walked in with a friend. Both of us were dumbstruck by the sheer amount of selection. Draped from the ceiling, thrown over a chair, rolled away and lining the aisles were yards and yards of fabric.
Overwhelming, yes. But we were on a mission. We had to pick out the perfect fabric to go with our bridesmaids' dresses. Armed with samples and a more fabric-savvy friend, we inquired for the Thai silk aisle. The staff was kind and indulged our finickiness as we tried to describe what we wanted and what we wanted to do with it.
They guided us in the right direction and we walked out happy, arms filled of champagne-coloured silk. -
Review from Chloë E.
Vancouver, BC
12/5/2008
This store maintains the strangest disorganization. Think how a store must look when it closes after a Boxing Day sale. Well, that's about the state of things I've only ever seen at Rokko.
Some of the fabrics are incredibly beautiful. But there is fabric everywhere: shelves, tables, and even the floor. And there's fabric on top of the fabric. All in all it requires expert negotiation to navigate. More than I have patience for.
And fabric on the floor? That makes me feel like I'm an army cadet who just let the national flag touch the ground.
As for the useful information portion of this review: Rokko does offer a great diversity in special fabrics, fabulous saree fabrics, and embroidery with a mix of your old-Joe cottons, polys, and knits. I didn't see much in terms of sewing supplies (although they'd be silly not to have needles and thread stashed somewhere), so be advised Rokko is primarily a fabric store above all else. There were well-priced bolts on my last visit, and a good sale section. I didn't interact with the sales staff and can't comment on the service.
In the near future I won't return to Rokko. It just feels sacrilegious. -
Review from Victoria R.
BC
1/27/2009 1 photo
Sassy Sarees R Us! This gigantic showroom has 6,500 SQFT of fabrics in lush colours and designs, mostly from Indian inspired designs. Spread all over the store, the fabric could probably cover the Taj Mahal. They have ready-twear clothes as well, but the be-jewelled sarees are the prettiest. I can't believe the colours and selection here. As a wholesaler, it's also very affordable so it won't break the bank and allows room to make mistake in your design adventures.
