Zawadi means Gift in Swahili

For twenty two years Irene Whalen has owned and operated Zawadi African Art Gallery and Gift Shop in Washington DC. This beautiful store is in the heart of Washington’s trendy U street district and sells a unique blend of traditional and contemporary art, textiles, home goods, jewelry and more.  

For more information check out their  website www.zawadidc.com.  

 or visit the store at
1524 U Street, NW Washington, District of Columbia 20009

Denys Davis (r)  and Zawadi owner Irene Whalen (l)