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  • Rita M
    Chicago, IL4 contributions
    Local Market , therefore expect to enjoy and shop if you like it .
    It is a great market … spices, fish, vegetables, and local clothing . You can get anything. Going around was good, it’s a market so many people . Take photos and enjoy going g around
    Review of: Darajani Bazaar
    Written 8 December 2023
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  • meaganschick
    Cambridge, New Zealand52 contributions
    Tropical holiday after travelling through East Africa ,which was cold !
    We stayed in Stone Town first for three nights.Great to walk around the cobbled alleys.lots of tourist shops selling the same things .lots of history about black slavery .Food average .
    Then drove north to Nungwi,stopping at touristy spice farms.Beautiful white sand and clean warm seas.Little casual restaurants on the beach .West side of island you can swim any time ,all boat activity starts there but east side reef is very close ,and shallow
    Review of: The Beautiful Eyes
    Written 15 September 2023
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  • Paradisetrotter
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates16 contributions
    Equisite henna paintings
    This is a very unique artistic place.
    The henna paintings are equisite! The ladies are extremely talented using this painting technique.

    I have purchased one of their artworks and wish had a bigger luggage to take more!

    They also do body henna painting in store, so I had my hand done.

    A must visit place if one loves art.
    Review of: Hurumzi Henna Art Gallery
    Written 8 August 2022
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  • Patricia P
    5 contributions
    Delightful lady!
    By accident we stumbled upon this wonderful art gallery in Zanzibar. Hellen,who is an absolute delight,was very helpful with picking out some art work for us. We finally decided on a"Tingatinga Animal" print. This is a must visit.
    Review of: Hellen Art Gallery
    Written 28 July 2019
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  • Simon A
    4 contributions
    Great paintings and salesmen
    A great place with great salesmen!
    Not too pushy, but behaving as they should upon a customer. They offered many paintings for a good price, and we were very satisfied.
    Review of: Dr Bulugu Gallery
    Written 27 November 2022
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  • Exploration720549
    Aldershot, UK11 contributions
    Great dog collar beautiful made and worth buying
    Went and brought a beautiful piece made by aromas of zanzibar...a dog collar beautifully made different colours and sizes plenty of room for growth ..high viz on the collar.
    Reasonably priced and such good thick quality material .
    Went home put on my doggy and she loved it it lit up in the dark as well on the high viz...I will use again for other item..a great little business and wortha look great value for money ranging from £10 ..sizes small medium and large ..would recommend
    Review of: Aromas of Zanzibar
    Written 6 November 2023
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  • Jay S
    Mumbai, India55 contributions
    Pretty lil place
    Nice little space in one of the alleyways. It sells handmade products, handicrafts, paintings and soaps. Bought 2 soaps which were elegantly wrapped in handmade paper and smelt nice.
    Review of: Cultural Arts Centre Zanzibar
    Written 29 January 2018
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  • CarloFedeli
    Monaco121 contributions
    Usual prints
    Selling the usual prints and designs that vendors will try and sell you on the beach. Honestly nothing new or exceptional about it, if not that it is sheltered in case of rain. Not quite the sort of "gallery" you'd expect. Still one of the nicest huts in Nungwi village though.
    Review of: Dr. Bulugu Gallery
    Written 31 March 2018
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  • Rosario_it
    Belgium1,827 contributions
    Beautiful building
    The beautiful which hosts the Cultural Arts Gallery it's quite attractive because it has been restored preserving the old structure.
    The exposition itself it's not very interesting but it's agreable enough to spend some time.
    Review of: Cultural Arts Gallery
    Written 12 October 2019
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  • Esther T
    3 contributions
    Leave the tacky souvenir shops all selling the same crap behind, find your unique handmade product here and support the locals.
    Zanzibar has the prettiest souvenirs, when looking for a souvenir or a gift ,zivansh is your go to shop. A place where you can be sure the products aren't 'made in china' ( like many tourist shops products are) but all is locally produced, empowering the women of the country.
    Get your zawadi (gift) or souvenir here.. it won't have the tacky 'Zanzibar' or 'hakuna matata ' prints, you'll find unique gifts that'll last for years. I always leave with a bag full ,as I can't resist..
    Review of: Zivansh
    Written 31 October 2022
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  • andrewsoj
    Kampala, Uganda8 contributions
    Quick Pick
    We were waking by Hurumzi Street, tired and had a lot of language but this mini Market provided a convenient stop over to rest and make a quip pick of essential daily use items, drinks, chocolate and biscuits.
    Review of: Hurumzi Mini Market
    Written 2 June 2019
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  • Glory M
    1 contribution
    Best time
    Had an amazing time with this TripAdvisor, the hospitality is what made me feel home 🤗looking forward to do it again for my next vacation 🤗
    Review of: Hushop
    Written 7 September 2023
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  • petesaund
    United Kingdom4,007 contributions
    High end gallery of african art
    I visited this gallery as the artwork was obviously high end with a series of diverse styles by masters as well as creative young up and coming artists.It was also like a museum in some ways and. it give you an insight into where the art world is in Tanzania.Unlike the majority of the tourist galleries in Stone Town where the art is very loud overpowering in its colours and in your face this is a different world where the quality is on another level - subtle use and balance of colours and more abstract style
    I had liaised with Marina to arrange a visit as I was attracted to the works of the deceased David Mzugano who was a leading follower of Tinga Tinga movement which uses bicycle paints which are much thicker.Also the vegetation paintings appealed to me as well for the unique style and colours
    I also discovered he has a number of sons who paint in the same style and I noted their works in another gallery in Stonetown.
    You pay for quality and I am delighted with my purchase
    The gallery is a little off the beaten track and you will need a tuktuk to get their but it is also a stunning design
    Marina kindly provided me with complimentary copy of David Mzugano book delivered to my hotel
    Review of: Forster Gallery
    Written 17 November 2022
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  • Natalie
    Canada4 contributions
    Fahari clothing and crafts
    Fahari has a lovely selection of well priced clothing, jewelry and gifts. Picked up a few things for ourselves to remember our trip to Zanzibar and gifts for friends at home
    Review of: Fahari Zanzibar
    Written 4 October 2023
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  • Kh Designs
    Zanzibar City, Tanzania23 contributions
    Stylish
    Max Fashion is a go-to destination for fashionable wardrobe essentials. With their wide range of clothing options, they offer versatile pieces that are both stylish and affordable.
    Review of: Max Fashion
    Written 29 May 2023
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