This is a cute store on Elmwood between North and Summer…read more They have fabulous fabric and things like that. All sorts of colorful patterns and types. African based. She also sells earrings that are large and colorful. Beautiful things. The owner is a charming woman. 5 stars because its just beautiful, its a "mom and pop" and there is nothing else like this in Buffalo.

I can't believe I'm the first to review this great little business, which opened in walking disance…read morethe same year I got an apartment on Elmwood near Summer(2006). I was a regular the 2+ years I lived in that location, picking up jewelry & shea butter and chatting with the super friendly owner. I just revisited it after several years away (I live in Black Rock - like anyone on Yelp doesn't know, har har, and don't get to EV much) and was excited to see that not only was it still there, it's flourishing. Ambiance/service - The store is in the back side corner of a non-descript brick building, sharing a small urban "strip mall" of sorts - with Elmwood Market (formerly DVD Dot), a laundromat and a nail place occupying the street-facing shops. It is small and has that market feel common to small, indie ethnic shops without being dingy, dirty or cramped (a la Manar's, now closed). The space is very clean and much better organized than when they first opened seven years ago. Products - The store focuses on traditional African and African-incluenced clothing and accessories, including jewelry, clothing, hats, home decor, instruments, beauty products (shea butter, black soap), scarves and even fabric to make clothes (sold by the 6 yard piece). On my most recent trip I bought a beautiful cream and aqua stone necklace with silver accents - it has a really quality heft and look, with excellent craftsmanship, and set me back less than $25; it was a small price to pay considering teeny bopper mall chain stores charge $12-20 for similar, less quality necklaces. The store also carries a small assortment of African foods and a variety of less traditional clothing that still fits with the shop's vibe. The store has expanded into the spot next to them, with this shop focusing on handbags and accessories. I did not pop in this side, though the owner offered to open it for me, but I took a long gander through the window and it looked clean, well-organized and full of goodies.

There is no disputing or debating - the quality of the cotton is superlative…read more The garments are gorgeous - mens' and women's designs from Ghana. The Kente cloth and other batik fabrics are indescribable. We timed it well today - the Owner just got a shipment from Africa and there was a huge variety from which to choose. Spouse got a shirt made in Ghana with a daishiki-inspired design - I managed to find a small black purse with a KENTE design - good prices given the quality of the fabric and uniqueness of the designs. We have been going there for years. Quality quality quality every time.

From the owner: At African Textiles and Clothing Center we pride ourselves on our unique African textiles and…read morealready made clothing which create a traditional, yet modern fashion statement. We have wide varieties for authentic African carvings, clothing (for men, women and kids), jewellery, shoes and even bags. Our authentic African products and excellent customer service are what makes our clients love us so much that they keep coming back and also keep referring us to their family and friends.

Located in the Market Arcade are all sorts of interesting stores these days. Perhaps the first to…read morebe here, its been a few years, is Sasmitas Batiks. This is a super colorful and fun store. There are all sorts of things, masks, jewelry, prints, windchimes and more. Shes importing her things, I believe she goes on a buying trip yearly, and of course, visits her friends and family while there. Shes also a model, and you'll see some of her photos in the store. One of the many tings making downtown Buffalo a place to visit these days!

Very cute shop inside the Market Arcade building. Lots of Indonesian clothes, but also great…read moresouvenirs and gifts. I purchased an Indonesian hand crafted chess set for our home and have used it a couple times. It's neat! There are also earrings and lots of traditional clothing. I definitely recommend stopping in sometime!

The owner and his wife are super friendly and make it worth the shopping here. A beautiful…read moreselection of saris, lehngas, dresses and sherwanis make it perfect for some Indian wedding shopping. There's definitely some showstopper pieces in here and the owners will make sure you're comfortable as they show you their best collection. They tailor make to you , and make sure it's exactly what you want. There's also a great selection of bridal/ wedding Indian artificial jewellery here to get all your wedding needs.

From the owner: Our business specializes in clothing and costume jewelry. We provide Indian and Pakistani ethnic…read morewear clothing, such as high end sarees designer ready to wear blouses, lehangas, long dresses, kurtis, ladies suits, men's wear such as Kurta pyjama, sherwanis and jackets.We customise dresses to fit to size for our valued customers. We have the latest jewelry to meet to peoples taste. Our customer service is impeccable and we go above and beyond the customers expectations to deliver on time.

Most popular saree places are really expensive. My family and I are regular customers at the store…read more The woman who owns the store is really helpful, and she's always got what you're looking for, like large beautiful jhumkas, and lehengas at amazing prices!

4 star for fun and browsing factor 2 star for prices (freak…read moreme out prices but I know how Euro VS Can$) Irish design has anything you can think of that you wish you have got and more when you less visit Ireland. Nice selections of Guinness novelty items, Irish traditional more conservative clothing.. those nice sweaters, overcoat would certainly keep you warm and toasty.. but just don't look at the price tag. Make sure you go to the back and have some Irish cuisine, irish tea and desserts. It is a delight to see a little tea shop inside of the store where you can enjoy some Irish home cooking!

Note: This is a review for the Irish Design SHOP. For tea-room specific reviews, make sure to visit…read moretheir Yelp page: http://www.yelp.com/biz/irish-tea-room-niagara-on-the-lake. Niagara-on-the-Lake is a all about the shopping, history and lake time (it's named for a reason!); and as far as shopping goes, Irish Design should be one of your stops. Beautiful store chalk full of Irish (no surprise there!) products, many made from beautiful Merino wool: socks, hats, blankets and the most beautiful, thick sweaters you've ever seen. Also, a large assortment of scarves, jewelry and all your Irish needs. Whether you're looking for a present for yourself or someone else, if you're willing to open your pocket book VERY wide, this might be just the stop for you. Like most of the stores directly on Queen Street (the main drag in Niagara-on-the-Lake), Irish Design has its prices set high. Although, they DO have a "sale" section and remember, everything is listed in Canadian dollars. They accept credit, cash and US currency and have a lovely tea room, which I did not visit, in the back of the store (bathrooms only available for tea room patrons, no public store washroom!) Irish Design is also located near the [shopping] end of Queen Street, right before the residential strip, couple shops over from King George Theater. Great hours, opening at 9:30am during the weekday. Overall, a cozy shop and unique enough that it should be on your list of places to visit.

You can find some amazing clothing and accessories for incredible prices. Every time I go it is all…read morenew items. I could spend hours there. I like to go every few months and grab some unique pieces that you cannot get anywhere else for the price. Eclectic and unique. Highly recommend.

I first purchased items at the Public Market on Saturdays but have gone to there Warehouse store…read morebecause of the additional clothing and larger sizes. I love their variety of ethnically diverse clothing at affordable prices. Everything is basically under $20 but most of the things I have purchased has been under $10. They have a great variety of masks for $5 and under.

Purchased some very good quality traditional East African clothing here at prices unheard of on…read morethis side of the ocean!

I discovered Mani Jassal while I was a bridesmaid for an Indian wedding. I was helping a friend…read morefind formal dresses for her ceremonies, and we were getting very tired and frustrated with finding just the usual, traditional, boxy Indian wedding garb that we were finding at a majority of stores in Mississauga, Brampton, and East Toronto. We wanted something more hip, more modern - and Mani's creations are just that. Mani's Style: Mani marries traditional Indian clothing with hip. That's the best way I can describe her style and designs. She tries to make sure her clothing appeals to a younger crowd (while also having stylish but conservative attire for older age groups). Her designs are incredibly stylish, inventive, and reflects current trends. Colourful, but cut well, and stylish. The Showroom: Mani Jassal herself is incredibly sweet, helpful, and responsive. Visiting her showroom is by appointment only, so you have to reach out by email to set something up. Once you're there (with Drake and upbeat hip hop humming in the background), someone is there to assist you with finding what you're looking for. The showroom is clean, presented well, and reflects a truly modern and trendy style without straying too far from the foundations of Indian dress. Pricing: We actually found pricing to be very reasonable, compared to other more traditional shops we visited in Mississauga/Brampton. Overall, we were really glad we found Mani. If you're looking for Indian formal wear that's on the trendier and modern side (but still reflecting Indian dress style), this is the place for you. I highly recommend checking out her shop!

From the owner: Formal Wear Women's Clothing.read more