Baltimore, MD

Mahogany Exchange
DESCRIPTION: Mostly West African art, furniture, custom clothing, dinnerware, baskets, dolls, books, cards, wedding gowns, and jewelry
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat 11a-6p
ADDRESS: 111 West Saratoga Street  MAP
PARKING: street and garage nearby
TRANSIT: Lexington Market Metro Station
PHONE: 410-752-5808
WEBSITE: http://www.mahoganyexchange.com

Expressions Cultural Center
DESCRIPTION: Specialize in art with an African American slant and customer framing of limited editions, prints and cultural posters; also features religious, urban interest books and greeting cards
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 10a-6p
ADDRESS: 222 North Paca Street  MAP
PARKING: street
TRANSIT: Lexington Market Metro Station
PHONE: 410-783-0195
WEBSITE: none

Doll House Boutique
DESCRIPTION: Stylist Natalie Graham makes fashions for dolls; trend setting celebrities also come here for the latest fashions and unique accessories
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 11a-7p, Sun Noon-5p
ADDRESS: 525 North Charles Street  MAP
PARKING: street
TRANSIT: Charles Center Metro Station, walk 7 blocks north
PHONE: 443-874-7900
WEBSITE: http://www.dollhouseboutique.com

Zakiyyah's Ethnic Vibe
DESCRIPTION: Zakiyyah presents collectible African Art for all budgets; handcrafted jewelry, herbs, greeting cards, drums, fabrics, oils and incense are displayed on three floors; also enjoy the vibe of the quiet ivy-lined sanctuary in the back and her pleasant service
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 12a-7p
ADDRESS: 223 West Read Street  MAP
PARKING: street
TRANSIT: Cultural Center Metro Station
PHONE: 410-383-9141
WEBSITE: none

Maja Boutique
DESCRIPTION: This boutique features an eclectic, ever-changing collection of handcrafted jewelry, decorative objects, clothing, soaps, incenses, African and Asian artifacts; be special to yourself or someone special and stop by for a gift
DAYS & HOURS: Wed-Sun 11a-7p
ADDRESS: 1744 Aliceanna Street  MAP
PARKING: street
TRANSIT: bus
PHONE: 410-327-9499
WEBSITE: http://www.majacollections.com

Mocha Maison
DESCRIPTION: Pamela Johnson specializes in fashions for the fuller figured woman; her boutique also offers designer shoes, purses and accessories
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 10:00a-9p
ADDRESS: 17 East 21st Street  MAP 
PARKING: street
TRANSIT: Charles Street at 20th bus
PHONE: 410-419-1078
WEBSITE: http://www.mochamaison.com

The Avenue Market
DESCRIPTION: More than 40 merchants feature grocery and specialty items with an Afrocentric theme in the historic core of; this market is an anchor in the redevelopment of historic Black Baltimore, known as Pennsylvania Avenue
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 7a-6p
ADDRESS: 1700 Pennsylvania Ave  MAP
PARKING: on premises and street
TRANSIT: Upton Metro Station
PHONE: 410-225-9448
WEBSITE: none

Everyone's Place African Center
DESCRIPTION: A long time establishment book and health food store; features Afrocentric clothing, unique African gifts, tapes and videos of lectures, music and yoga, vitamins and healing herbs; a favorite place for book signings
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 9a-7p, Sun Noon-5p
ADDRESS: 1356 West North Ave  MAP
PARKING: on street
TRANSIT: Penn-North Metro Station
PHONE: 410-728-0877
WEBSITE: http://www.afrikanworldbooks.com

Mondawmin Mall
DESCRIPTION: The city's largest collection of Black-owned and Black-friendly apparel shops under one roof; built in the 1950s, this mall has returned from the moribund to the vibran; it also has a subway station with connections to downtown
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 10a-9p, Sun 11A-7p
ADDRESS: 2401 Liberty Heights Ave  MAP
PARKING: free on premises
TRANSIT: Mondawmin Metro Station
PHONE: 410-523-1534
WEBSITE: http://www.mondawmin.com

Wisdom Book Center
DESCRIPTION: Tehuti Imhotep opened this literary and cultural oasis in 1990; provides a large diverse selection of children, adult, spiritual, poetry, history, and academic books concerning the African Diaspora; includes custom art framing, a juice bar, open mic poetry nights, children's reading night and a Knights of Black Bishops gathering of chess players
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 10a-8p, Sun Noon-5p
ADDRESS: 5116 Liberty Heights Ave  MAP
PARKING: on street
TRANSIT: bus
PHONE: 410-664-1946
WEBSITE: none

iMage 7 Studio
DESCRIPTION: Specializes in custom fashion designing, garment reconstruction, handcrafted jewelry and make-up artistry
DAYS & HOURS: CLOSED
ADDRESS: 2445 St. Paul Street  MAP