Gabriel Tolliver

Oakland at Work: OwlNWood

The Sun took off her raincoat over Downtown Oakland on Thursday, and outside OwlNWood, at 45 Grand Avenue, the air smelled faintly of fresh rain. OwlNWood is a small boutique selling vintage clothing, artisanal jewelry, and skincare products. As you step inside, your nose is met with a potpourri of sandalwood, musk, and hints of Nag Champa incense. Your ears are greeted with a stream of soul and electronica. A few steps inside, an elderly white lady sits in a barber’s…