Our Story | Bell Bazaar Since 1970
Welcome to Bell Bazaar: A Family Business Serving Customers Since 1970
Bell Bazaar traces its roots to Ajanta Enterprises, our family business founded in Berkeley, California, in 1970. We began selling online in 2001. Over the years, customers have known us through AjantaEnterprises.com, BrassBell.net, IndianBedspreads.net, and BellsOnline.net.
My mother started as a wholesale importer with a designer clothing label, supplying department stores including Macy's, JCPenney, and Neiman Marcus. Our University Avenue location in Berkeley began as an apparel warehouse, where I played boats in empty shipping boxes and helped sort clothing onto shelves by size: small, medium, and large.
When import quotas delayed shipments, she shifted toward retail for a better work-life balance. Mostly apparel at first, the store evolved into a little of everything: home goods, books, statues, and a rack of bells. She called it "karmic." Near the UC Berkeley campus, it welcomed visitors from all corners of the planet. She worked in her real estate office next door and would occasionally stop in, giving small brass bells to children visiting with their families.
In March 2022, we brought our growing bell business together under BellBazaar.com, a more focused home for the products we have specialized in for decades. From the early days of ecommerce to millions of bells later, we are still here, sourcing distinctive products, serving customers directly, and continuing a family business built over generations.
At Bell Bazaar, we offer an extensive selection of bells and related items for many uses and traditions. Our collection includes brass bells, rustic tin bells, sleigh bells, handbells, ship bells, bell chimes, prayer bells, ghungroo and bells for Indian classical dance, as well as singing bowls, tingshas, gongs, meditation items, home decor, gifts, and more.
We remain committed to personal customer service, reliable fulfillment, and continually improving the shopping experience. Whether you need a single bell, supplies for a craft or event, or a large quantity for a business or organization, we are happy to help.
For bulk and large orders, please contact us for current stock availability and quantity information.
Eligible U.S. orders of $75 or more qualify for free standard postage with a $2 handling fee. International orders and media products, including books, do not qualify for free shipping. Customers can also take advantage of automatic discounts based on order value and seasonal promotions.
Giving Back
Giving back is part of our family business values. We donate 10% of our profits to charitable causes, supporting organizations and initiatives that make a positive difference in our communities.
Thank you for supporting Bell Bazaar and our family business. We look forward to continuing a tradition that began more than five decades ago and expanded online in 2001.
