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.

Why blend in when you can wear purple batik in a jungle and absolutely own it. Irene in the Peacock Dress. Handmade in T...
08/17/2026

Why blend in when you can wear purple batik in a jungle and absolutely own it. Irene in the Peacock Dress. Handmade in Tanzania. 🌿

New necklace theory: moon phases in recycled brass make every outfit make sense. Handmade in Nairobi. 🌙
08/15/2026

New necklace theory: moon phases in recycled brass make every outfit make sense.
Handmade in Nairobi. 🌙

Not your average stamp collection.Each one is hand-carved and used to create the beautiful batik patterns you’ll find th...
08/13/2026

Not your average stamp collection.

Each one is hand-carved and used to create the beautiful batik patterns you’ll find throughout our collection.

Meet Halima - the reason “handmade” actually means handmade.Every stitch, bead, and detail begins with artisans like her...
08/09/2026

Meet Halima - the reason “handmade” actually means handmade.

Every stitch, bead, and detail begins with artisans like her.

Beach walk approved.Easy enough for the sand, polished enough for wherever the day takes you.
08/07/2026

Beach walk approved.

Easy enough for the sand, polished enough for wherever the day takes you.

We have a habit of taking our cuffs everywhere.
08/03/2026

We have a habit of taking our cuffs everywhere.

Classic colors, anything but basic. Our Hibiscus Tri Sandals in Black and White are a summer fave. đź–¤
07/31/2026

Classic colors, anything but basic. Our Hibiscus Tri Sandals in Black and White are a summer fave. đź–¤

Sometimes a summer look can be simple. Let the accessories do the rest.
07/28/2026

Sometimes a summer look can be simple. Let the accessories do the rest.

This is what handmade actually means. One bead at a time, by hand, in Tanzania.
07/22/2026

This is what handmade actually means. One bead at a time, by hand, in Tanzania.

Stacked, belted, and fully accessorized. All Swahili Coast, all handmade.
07/20/2026

Stacked, belted, and fully accessorized. All Swahili Coast, all handmade.

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21 N Front Street
Wilmington, NC
28401

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