Swahili Coast

Swahili Coast Working in partnership with artisans in East Africa to create ethically made, hand-crafted accessori Free Parking!

We are a Wilmington-based design house working in partnership with East African artisans to create beautiful handmade accessories and homewares. We are located in the historic Cotton Exchange in downtown Wilmington.

When the dress and the garden are in on it together 🌱
06/02/2026

When the dress and the garden are in on it together 🌱

No factory floors, no shortcuts. Just talented artisans in Tanzania doing what they do best — by hand, for themselves, f...
05/31/2026

No factory floors, no shortcuts. Just talented artisans in Tanzania doing what they do best — by hand, for themselves, for you.

She came for the view but everyone’s looking at the sandals ✨
05/29/2026

She came for the view but everyone’s looking at the sandals ✨

05/25/2026

Your closed-toe shoes called. We didn’t pick up. It’s sandal season!

She’s mentally already at the beach. Physically, also almost at the beach.
05/23/2026

She’s mentally already at the beach. Physically, also almost at the beach.

The kind of bracelet you put on in June and forget to take off until October. Handmade in Tanzania, obviously.
05/21/2026

The kind of bracelet you put on in June and forget to take off until October. Handmade in Tanzania, obviously.

No two pieces are exactly alike - that’s the point. Hand-dyed batik made by our artisans in Tanzania, drying in the sun ...
05/17/2026

No two pieces are exactly alike - that’s the point. Hand-dyed batik made by our artisans in Tanzania, drying in the sun before it becomes your new favorite thing.

Our cuffs are the perfect little “treat yourself” moment — without going overboard.
05/15/2026

Our cuffs are the perfect little “treat yourself” moment — without going overboard.

If this photo had sound, you’d hear a lot of laughter. Our co-op is more than a workplace, it’s a community 🙂✨
05/13/2026

If this photo had sound, you’d hear a lot of laughter. Our co-op is more than a workplace, it’s a community 🙂✨

An easy favorite. Our wrap dress is made for days when you want to feel put together without trying too hard.
05/11/2026

An easy favorite. Our wrap dress is made for days when you want to feel put together without trying too hard.

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21 N Front Street
Wilmington, NC
28401

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