Afroart (Stockholm)

I loved Afroart and could have lingered in this gorgeous color-filled shop for hours sifting through the endless piles of rugs, blankets, textiles, ikat fabrics, woven this, embroidered that... Oh it was just such a great place to discover, and it was a block from our hotel. Heaven.


Yum! All so very delightful and the greater good is accomplished when you shop here as it is owned by a group of Swedish designers who work directly with artisans all over the world and purchase directly from them. They have lots of information on their website about their cause, you should read it for all the details.


I couldn't take it all home with me, so I decided to locate one item that I would forever keep - something special. And this was easy, as it was the first thing I spotted the moment I stepped into the door. It was on a wall ladder that I found my dream blanket, which will go in my living room when I return to the states, a queen size hand-embroidered 100% cotton blanket from Bangladesh with the most beautiful birds on it. It was around $1,200 kroner which was maybe $200 USD (I think, I have to check with my bank). There was also a stuffed elephant and bird to match, as well as a small blanket for kids that was around 400 kroner. I love ethnic stores like this one because the designers select things that are very hip and colorful, bright, fresh - some stores offering ethnic things tend to go more towards the dark woods, colors, and lots of kelly green and orange. Not this place - it was a hue-infused exotic paradise.

They have two stores in Stockholm, but I preferred the one on Hornsgatan 58, in the S?dermalm district because it's much larger than it's newly opened sister store. I highly suggest Afroart when in Stockholm, it's a must-see for those in love with ethnic prints and patterns, helping the environment and villages around the world, and of course, recycling.

(images from holly becker for decor8)

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