"African crafts and art and fair trade gifts direct from Kenya. All of the goods at Aina Moja are Fairly Traded, handmade, one-of-a-kind, and support artisans. Proceeds provide educational resources, food, and basic needs for children in Kenya as well as support for Expanding Opportunities, a 501(c)3 organization." Clothing, jewelry, household items, wood and stone carvings, paintings, musical instruments and dolls. Based in the US. [posted: Mar 04, 2004]
"Botswanacraft was established in 1970 by the Botswana Development Corporation to develop the rural based handicraft industry of the country. The company has grown to be Botswana's largest retailer and exporter of handicrafts. Privately owned since 1993." [posted: Mar 04, 2004]
Retail store in Maryland, near Washington DC. Beads and beaded crafts from around the world. Large selection of African beads, both new and old. [posted: Mar 04, 2004]
"We offer a large selection of wonderful beads - most were imported from Africa, but were made and/or used in other parts of the world." Based in the US. [posted: Mar 04, 2004]
Retail location in Fort Bragg, CA. Offers a beautiful selection of textiles, baskets, beads, home accents, and a few rare finds. [posted: Mar 04, 2004]
Now an online store only, the Hamill Gallery (open from 1990 - 2019) devoted16,000 square feet to a large collection of traditional African art. Works include masks, figures, artifacts, textiles, jewelry, giving an idea of the visual impact and spiritual power of tribal art. [posted: Mar 04, 2004]
"Since 1957, the family business Galerie Walu has focused on the fascinating cultures of West Africa. We see our task in continuing the tradition of traditional African art and in promoting intercultural understanding through exhibitions, publications, loans, donations, etc. In addition to the purchase and sale of African art, we are at your disposal as specialists for expert opinions, valuations, consulting and inventorizations." [posted: Mar 04, 2004]
"Our present collection features objects from West, Central, and East Africa. The beauty of Tribal art is alive in ritual masks, bronze figures, statues and fetishes used in ceremonies and rites of passage. Wooden bowls, beadwork, leather objects and other utilitarian objects offer a glimpse into the daily life and culture of people few of us will ever know." Based in Rochester, New York. [posted: Mar 04, 2004]
"We specialize in antique flat woven tribal Oriental rugs, kilims, and bags, but also handle tapestries, embroideries and other ethnic textile art." African textiles include Kente cloths, Kuba cloths, Kirdi beaded aprons, and other ethnographic objects. Based in Atlanta, GA. [posted: Mar 04, 2004]
"Adire African Textiles is a London based gallery dedicated to exploring the vintage textile traditions of sub-Saharan Africa. We work with a network of partners throughout West Africa to source exceptional museum quality textiles for clients worldwide that include leading museums, private collectors, and interior designers." See also the site's pages on African textile traditions and techniques. [posted: Mar 04, 2004]