Swahili Coast,

21 North Front Street, Wilmington, NC 28401

"Received these beautiful sandals from my hubby for Mother’s Day! Excellent craftsmanship, wonderful company mission, and love supporting small business!"

"I bought a pair of earrings for my wife from their website. They arrived right away (free shipping!) and were beautiful. She loved them. I really like their mission and how they ethically source directly from artisans in East Africa. They are always adding beautiful new products so it’s only a matter of time before I order from them again. Highly recommended!"

"I absolutely adore this store! I wanted to buy everything in it -- hand-beaded belts, elegant brass necklaces, delicate sandals... even funky wooden bowls! You don't see stores like this often in this area and it is breath of fresh air! The saleswoman was very friendly, knowledgeable about the brand, and very casual. Fair trade, reasonably priced, unique items... what could be better?"

"Swahili Coast brings a global market (and mission!) to our local, historic downtown. I'm a huge fan of their beach towels-- pro tip, I use it as a half-blanket/half-shawl in my cold office building. And the jewelry is incredible! Simple pieces that still make a statement. Plus, the owners (Caroline & Tony) are just fantastic people with so much heart for what they do. 10/10, A++."

"This company is so amazing! They are providing jobs and fair wages for artisans in Africa, and their goods are very high quality. I own several items from their shop, including a beautiful brass bracelet and their beach towels. The sandals are hand crafted and hand beaded! Nothing but amazing, go check it out!"