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Albo African Gift Shop
- Gift Shops
- Oakland, CA
About this business
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 wal... read more
Location details
6421 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA, 94609, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
Albo I've listening to Ethiopian music quite some time now and its been pretty difficult find good & original recordings through the usual channels. That was until some friends recommended I check out Ethiopian-run Albo. The store carries everything from jewelry to fabrics to wooden carvings, masks and other decoratives, not to mention a broad selection of Ethiopian music and film.
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How is Albo African Gift Shop rated?
Albo African Gift Shop has a 4.6 star rating with 27 reviews.
When is Albo African Gift Shop open?
Albo African Gift Shop is closed now. It will open on Monday at 9:00 a.m.
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