Savannah, GA

Touch of Africa
DESCRIPTION: Opened 1997 by Odessa Grant; Women’s Afrocentric, eclectic clothing & handbags boutique; also carry dolls, jewelry and artifacts; periodically conduct seminars on African symbols and the principles of Kwanzaa

DAYS & HOURS: Wed–Sat 10a–6p

ADDRESS: 2112 Sunset Blvd  MAP

PHONE: 912-354-7212

WEBSITE: none

 

Safari International

DESCRIPTION: opened in 1992, this retail gallery that features books by African and African-American authors, authentic African fashions, wood carvings and artifacts, hand-made snake skin shoes, handbags and belts, framed paintings and prints, African arts, jewelry and gift items, greeting cards and accessories

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 11a-6p

ADDRESS: 25 East Broughton Street  MAP

PHONE: 912-228-2107

WEBSITE: none

 

African Savannah
DESCRIPTION: Opened 1995; West African clothing for men, women and children, African dolls, music, fabrics, prints, jewelry and incense

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 10a-6p

ADDRESS: 23 West Broughton Street  MAP

PHONE: 912-231-1227

WEBSITE: none

Iona's Gallery & Great Finds
DESCRIPTION: Co-owned by author, educator and raconteur Dr. Bertice Berry and Jeanine Chambers; bring an important African American presence to the city's revitalized downtown area, the business offers books, fine art, jewelry and furniture

DAYS & HOURS:

ADDRESS: 31 Abercorn Street  MAP

PHONE: 912-236-1576

WEBSITE: none

Coastal Scooters
DESCRIPTION: Opened 2005 by Russ Moore; rent a scooter to ride around Savannah waterfront and the squares

DAYS & HOURS:

ADDRESS: 418 West Broughton Street  MAP

PHONE: 912-232-5513

WEBSITE: http://www.coastalscooters.com

Center Court Sportswear
DESCRIPTION: retail store carrying FUBU, Phat Farm and other urban wear

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Thu 10a-8p, Fri-Sat 10a-9p, Sun 10a-6p

ADDRESS: 2013 Waters Ave  MAP

PHONE: 912-233-5952

WEBSITE: none

Exotic African Art Gallery
DESCRIPTION: A boutique for African art collectors and gift-givers

DAYS & HOURS: Mon–Sat 10a–6p, Sun Noon-5p

ADDRESS: 305 West St. Julian Street  MAP

PHONE: 912-236-4006

WEBSITE: none

Respect For Life Bookstore
DESCRIPTION: Carries 1000 titles by African American authors; also a community meeting place

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri 11a-7p, Sat 10a-6p

ADDRESS: 1902 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd  MAP

PHONE: 912-238-1230
WEBSITE: none