Albo African Gift Shop

at 6421 Telegraph Ave, Oakland , 94609 United States

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Albo – a word that has such a deep meaning to young girls in Ethiopia epitomizes the mindset of the young founders of this special store in between Oakland and Berkeley.

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Albo – a word that has such a deep meaning to young girls in Ethiopia epitomizes the mindset of the young founders of this special store in between Oakland and Berkeley. It means “anklet” in the Ethiopian language “Amharic”. Young girls coming of age in Ethiopia wore anklets as an expression of beauty - as if their striking natural facial beauty was insufficient. I am not sure if Mamie (Genet) and Hiwot wore it when they were younger, but there certainly is a romantic association with the word and the whole idea of girls walking around with anklets.

Reviews for Albo African Gift Shop

Michael S.

Great little shop packed with authentic items from Ethiopia. Could have spent hours looking through everything.

Khay M.

FANTASTIC CUSTOMER SERVICE!! I went in around closing time on Saturday, and Mimi provided the best customer service imaginable! She is very warm and... Read more

Susan D.

I love going to Albo African Gift Shop! There are so many interesting things to see and contemplate - everything from clothing to music to jewelry (much of... Read more

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Albo African Gift Shop is Oakland based place and this enity listed in Shopping & Retail category. Located at 6421 Telegraph Ave CA 94609. Contact phone number of Albo African Gift Shop: (510) 428-2526