What to do and see in Zanzibar Island, Zanzibar Archipelago: The Best Gift & Specialty Shops

Fahari is a Social Enterprise (NGO) making high quality bags, jewellery and accessories on the island of Zanzibar. All our products are handmade using local materials with expert workmanship - taking inspiration from our cultural melting-pot of African, Arabian & Indian influences borne out of years of trading across the Indian Ocean.By buying from us you will be receiving an exceptional, original product whilst supporting local women build a sustainable future.Zanzibar, the cultural melting-pot of African, Arabian & Indian influences, lies surrounded by white golden sands in the crystal clear waters of the Indian ocean. This remarkable culture now reflects all its fascinating influences with Fahari’s beautiful collection of locally made bags, jewellery and accessories.With the ethical and style conscious in mind, international designer and Fahari founder Julie Lawrence, a highly qualified accessories designer and maker from London with years of experience supplying the worlds’ top designer stores, has trained a team of Zanzibari women, for free, to produce cutting-edge designs demanded by those who insist on the season’s latest looks.Fahari means "to have a sense of pride" in Swahili, the native language of Zanzibar and East Africa; it’s a motto encapsulated by our beautiful products that carry a unique Zanzibari twist.

Surti and Son's has been in Zanzibar now for more then three(3) decades running and serving successfully with its quality service of proving great expertise on leather sandles and other accessories, we take our greatest opportunity to showcase our work and provide our services to as many people as possible, assuring you with the quality. our sandals are made under the best supervision of Mr,Pravin D surti assuring the strenght and comfort of the sandal's This ancient art of making variety out of leather had been started our respectable father Mr.Dayaram Surti and as a family Business has now been run By Mr. Pravin.D Surti very well known for the their great quality and expertise, of their HAND MADE LEATHER SANDALS FOR LADIES AND GENTS. Today being known as SURTI & SONS.....and the only store where you can find the best Quality of hand made leather sandals for both ladies and gents. Your One stop shop for your best leather experience in Zanzibar. Assuring you with satisfaction in quality, you will not regret collecting your zanzibar souvenir of pure leather experience from SURTI & SONS.....the only place to experience pure leather art. DONT MISS YOUR PAIR OF SANDALSSS!!!!!

All real coins cut by hand! The Coins Shop is a very unique place of handcraft,history,art and creativity! A must see in Stone Town,Zanzibar ! If you worry that your bag will be too heavy for the plane,but still want to find great gifts for everyone then this is the place you need! Personalized designs available on a simple request. Your name on a coin of your choice,letters,logos,symbols and more ! From pendants to earrings,bracelets,key chains to puzzles and frameworks. All our coins are carefully designed and cut by hand using a tiny handsaw and a lot of patience! We ship worldwide. Thanks for reading and we hope to see you soon :)

Aromas of Zanzibar is a forward thinking and progressive textile goods company featuring handmade products produced exclusively in Zanzibar. Our timeless products are lovingly crafted to complement and facilitate, as well as enhance, contemporary lifestyles.Custom made clothing,accessories, housewares,personal and travel bags from African material all locally hand crafted on premises with love.

BlueGems is located at the heart of stone town, just a walking distance from the Freddy Mercury house. We specialize in authentic tanzanite gemstones; set in 18k gold, Sterling silver, handmade thread bracelets and just the loose stones. If you are looking to invest in this rare gemstone then you are at the right place, our educated staff will assist you in finding just the right piece for you. Our goal is to make customers feel comfortable and rely their trust on us in providing them with nothing but the best, in case they are not satisfied we take full responsibility to compensate them.