Zawadi, Washington DC Shops & Galleries

Zawadi in Washington DC

Washington DC Shops & Galleries

Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
DESCRIPTION: Sells books and videos by and about people of African descent; also a center for cultural expression, discussion, and analysis of book signings and video signings by filmmakers.
CREDIT CARDS: yes
DAYS & HOURS: daily 10a–8p
ADDRESS: 2714 Georgia Avenue NW, Washington DC MAP
PARKING: on street
RAPID TRANSIT: Shaw-Howard Metro Station
PHONE: 202-234-4755
WEBSITE: https://www.sankofa.com

Blue Nile
DESCRIPTION: Located across from Howard University’s campus. Brother Duku has carried over 300 herbs and spices since 1977.
CREDIT CARDS: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Mon–Fri 10:30a–6:30p, Sat 11a–6:30p
ADDRESS: 2826 Georgia Avenue NW, Washington DC MAP
PARKING: on street
RAPID TRANSIT: Howard-Shaw Metro Station
PHONE: 202-232-3535
WEBSITE: https://www.bluenilebotanicals.com

Overdue Recognition Art Gallery
DESCRIPTION: Represents over 75 national and emerging African American artists via originals, fine art reproductions, serigraphs, Giclees, limited and open edition lithographs; known for hosting national artist events; located in Hill Top Plaza Mall.
CREDIT CARDS: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat 11a-8p, Sun Noon-6p
ADDRESS: Bowie Town Center, 15402 Emerald Way, Bowie, MD MAP
PARKING: on Mall premises
PHONE: 301-383-2875
WEBSITE: https://www.overduerecognition.com

Zawadi
DESCRIPTION: Traditional African art gallery and gift shop; also features exquisite home furnishings and attractive rare textiles.
CREDIT CARDS: yes
DAYS & HOURS: CLOSED, online only
ADDRESS: 1524 U Street NW, Washington DC MAP
PARKING: on street and nearby garage
RAPID TRANSIT: U Street-Civil War Memorial-Cardozo Metro Station
PHONE: 202-232-2214
WEBSITE: https://zawadiarts.com

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN

House of Khamit
DESCRIPTION: African/African American cultural shop created in 1982 by Brother Mykiel Raufu-Bey.
DAYS & HOURS: CLOSED
ADDRESS: 2822 Georgia Avenue NW, Washington DC MAP
RAPID TRANSIT: Shaw-Howard Metro Station

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