Monday, January 25, 2016

Express Yourself This Fall!



 New Arrivals

 T-Shirt -Black History Month
Celebrate Black History in Style!
Express yourself this February with this Black History Month T-Shirt. 100% cotton; can be machine washed. Small fits up to a 38" chest and 27" length. XL fits up to a 50" chest and 30" length.

Select Size

12 Colors Traditional Print Dashikis 
Pink,Gold,Natural,Orange
Lime,Turquoise,Blue,Blue
 Purple,Red,Black,White
Get all of your favorites!
Everybody's rushing to get these traditional print dashikis. These dashikis give you that stunning authentic African look, along with 100% cotton comfort. Fits up to a 56" - 60” bust and around 33"-34” length. Comes with two pockets. The border colors on the dashikis may vary from the picture.
Not all dashikis come with hats.


Select Color
2 Other Colors



            Heavy Cloth Mud Print Dashiki
Be bold and stylish with this Mud Print dashiki. Showing designs found on African mudcloth, you can show your African pride. 100% cotton. Wash separately in cold water. 
  • Regular Size fits up to 54" bust. 33" in length.
  • Plus Size fits up to 64" bust. 34" in length.

Select Size & Color



                     Traditional Patch-Print Maxi Skirt: #1
Voluminous maxi skirt with 2 straps and elastic waistband. Comes with matching head wrap. Has 2 pockets. Fits up to 40" waist. 41" long. 100% cotton


SELECT SKIRT #1 or # 2    $50

Click for larger picture
Click for larger picture
 Traditional Patch-Print Maxi Skirt: #2 
      
Traditional Print Maxi Skirt: Black $50
Voluminous maxi skirt with 2 straps and elastic waistband. Comes with matching head wrap.
 Has 2 pockets. Fits up to 34" waist. 41" long. 100% cotton. 

 Traditional Print Luxury Skirt Set









Small Leather Gye Nyame Travel 
Bag
   
Take this small leather travel bag with you when you want to travel in style with the Gye Nyame symbol. The leather pocket pulls out from the bottom where you can store your important documents and items like passport, plane tickets, a pen, and similar items as you go.
100% leather. Bag is 4.5" wide x 7" long. Leather thong is 20" long from bag to top. Made in Ghana.

Small Leather Gye Nyame Bag $20

  Set Of 6 Tuareg Silver Bracelets
Sets may vary slightly. 
ACTUAL SETS ARE ASSORTED AND WILL BE DIFFERENT THAN THE PHOTO SHOWN


6 Tuareg Silver Bracelets $55

About Tuareg Silver

Tuareg silver is the most luxurious jewelry worn in most West African countries. Many Tuareg people who can afford to wear it will save it for only the most special occasions.
The Tuareg people of the Sahara wear jewelry made out of this silver as an indicator of wealth, position and origin.
The highly esteemed Tuareg silversmiths create a wide array of jewelry objects that all tie together using the traditional berber markings that you will see on most of the Tuareg jewelry. These etchings are clean cut, concise, geometrical and repeated over and over again through all of the Tuareg silver.
In much of Islamic culture, realistic images are considered to be sacrilegious; hence the geometric patterns. The markings stand for ancient blessings of good fortune and symbols of protection for the wearer. 
This jewelry is so sophisticated and stylish, yet so full of African meaning.Tuareg silver itself is an alloy of silver and copper, which gives it a brilliant golden tone. This is not a sterling silver, and is sometimes made from silver dollars that have been melted.


February Feature Article:Dr. Woodson & African American History Month



Dr. Carter Woodson
Dr. Carter Woodson
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.






Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
"Our nation is a rainbow--red, yellow, brown, black, and white -- and we're all precious in God's sight."
Jesse Jackson (1941)
Speech given at the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco on July 17, 1984

Black History Month commences in February with formal celebrations that pay tribute to many milestones, such as the birth of Frederick Douglass,Langston Hughes, Eubie Blake as well as W.E.B. Dubois an important civil rights leader. Black History Month also commemorates some key anniversaries, such as the passing of the 15th amendment; the swearing in of the first black U.S. senator, Hiram R. Revels; and the assassination of the militant leader, Malcolm X.
Many people take time to reflect upon the achievements of African Americans throughout U.S. history, but not many people know how it all came to be. In 1926, an eminent African American scholar named Dr. Carter Woodson established 'Negro History Week' which was meant to highlight the contributions that African  Americans had made to U.S. history. This particular week was chosen in February because it coincided with the birthdays of Fredrick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln - two men who had greatly impacted the black population. Soon after, the week was extended to include the entire month, as African Americans finally became recognized as an important part of the history of this country.
 Dr. Woodson himself is quite an impressive historical personality; he worked in the coal mines of Kentucky until age 20, when he began high school. He completed his course work in 2 years, and soon after earned a Ph.D. from Harvard. During his studies he was disheartened to find very little about African Americans in the history books of the time, and often when there was reference to the black experience, they were unfair and inaccurate. To combat the lack of information available, Dr. Woodson established the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (now called the Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History) in 1915, and a short time after, founded the well-respected Journal of Negro History.
 So from Dr. Woodson's desire to give African Americans their proper place in history, we now have a nationally-recognized month dedicated to this worthy cause. It just goes to show you that one man can have a profound effect on this country if his motivations run deep enough.
Important dates in February to remember:

February 1, 1960 - In what later became a civil rights movement milestone, a group of African American Greensboro, NC, college students began a sit-in at a segregated Woolworth's lunch counter.

February 3, 1870 - The 15th amendment was passed, granting African Americans the right to vote. 

February 12th, 1965 - Malcolm X, the militant leader who promoted Black Nationalism, was assassinated by three African American Muslims.

February 23rd, 1868 - W.E.B. DuBois, important civil rights leader and co-founder of the NAACP, was born.

February 25th, 1909 - The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was founded by a group of influential African Americans and Caucasians in New York City.

Saturday, June 6, 2015

What's The Newest Arrivals - Try Something New


                                 
What's The Newest Arrivals - Try Something New !

Traditional Thailand Long Dress-NEW
 Stand out in a crowd with this ornately designed long dress. Traditional designs adorn the dress from top to bottom further proving that just because it's tradition doesn't mean it's not exciting. Fits up to a 44" bust and 50" length. Do not dry clean. Machine wash with similar colors cold, non chlorine bleach.  100% Cotton.


SELECT COLOR :Yellow, Black, Orange, Fuschia, Red, White  $40








                                                                          
                                                                        Rasta Dress
Show a little flair and color the Rasta way with this colorful Rasta Dress!

  • Small 51" long. Up to 30" bust.
  • Medium 51" long. Up to 36" bust.
  • Large 51" long. Up to 38" bust
  • X-Large 51" long. Up to 40" bust 
XX-Large 51" long. Up to 42" bust -We're sorry XXL, is out of stock right now. 
If you would like to be notified when this item is back in stock, enter your Email address below.  When this item is available again, you will receive an email letting you know.



95% cotton/5% polyester. Wash in cold water, line dry and low heat iron if needed. $30

SELECT SIZE
                                                                          Rasta Sundress
 To feel the fabric of this dress is to know luxury, adorn yourself in softness while making your own unique statement. Fits up to a 50" chest with a 50" length. 65% Cotton 35% Polyester.

Rasta Sundress $40
                                                                  Jamaican Flair Dress
Show a little flair and pizazz the Jamaican way! 32" length with adjustable spaghetti straps. Fits up to 30" elastic bust. 100% polyester.


Jamaican Flair Dress $37

 

 
 Cowrie Shell Cuff: Copper
A stunning copper cuff that combines the geometric artwork designs of Africa with the meaning of the Cowrie shell. Each cowrie shell symbolizes fertility and prosperity to most of the cultures in Africa. Bracelet is 2" tall. 6" circumference and an adjustable gap to fit any wrist.


SELECT COLOR $12


Copper
Silver
Gold
 Wide Band Silver Cowrie Shell Bracelet  Wear-with-all African Inspired beauty
A stunning wrist band that combines the geometric artwork designs of Africa with the meaning of the Cowrie shell. Each cowrie shell symbolizes fertility and prosperity to most of the cultures in Africa. Bracelet is 2" long . 2 3/4" wide and 1 1/2" gap to slide on wrist. Not sterling


Wide Band Silver Cowrie Shell $10



Maasai Beaded Choker Necklace
Adorn Yourself with the History of the Maasai
These Maasai chokers are hand-beaded and woven together in an intricate display of African handiwork.
 Beading is very important in Maasai culture with the designs and colors each symbolizing different things like status, marriage, children, and more. Each choker is approximately 10" long and there are color variations in beading so some may not be exactly like the picture. Made in Kenya.


Pick A Color- Maasai Beaded Choker Necklace $5

Blue

Rasta

Black- there are color variations in beading so some may not be exactly like the picture.

Orange

Red






























































































                                  Africa Mirror Earrings 
 Embrace your African pride with these glimmering earrings featuring the African continent. Each one measures 2.5" long.
 


SELECT COLOR $10



PayPal Acceptance Mark

PayPal Logo