In a salute to the cultural diversity of Washington, TASTE OF DC has increased the size of the annual Global Village Crafts Bazaar. Fifty artisans will be positioned in two locations – on Pennsylvania Avenue at 13th Street and on 10th Street south of Pennsylvania Avenue. These exhibitors will sell a collection of handcrafted, decorative, and functional items ranging from pottery to wearable art.

African Collection – Pictures made from banana leaves

African Stargina - Hand-woven silk thread art, soap sculptures, African wood crafts, and hand-woven baskets

Apex Productions - Henna Body Art

Artifacts – Artwork from Nigeria

Aziz Fashions – Women’s clothing from Senegal

Bamboozle - Handmade bamboo ear spears and jewelry

Black Mountain – Wearable art

Bridges, Inc. - Incense & Oils

CJ Collection - Handcrafted sterling silver jewelry and fashion jewelry

Colin Winterbottom Photography - Original photographs of Washington, DC

Daff's Specialities - Ladies wear and matching accessories

Dancing Hands Jewelry – Sterling silver and gemstone jewelry.

East African Art & Crafts - Ebony Crafts and African Paintings

Femi Trimnell Studios - Acrylic Oil Paintings

First World Kulture – Art Deco light switch plates, magnets, and framed pictures

Gifts from the Heart – Bronze jewelry

Gracie's Accents - Handcrafted sterling sliver jewelry.

Handcrafted Jewelry by Walter Clymer

Imbacocha - Hand-made clothing for men, women and children

Ipanema Imports, Inc. – Handcrafted sweaters, caps, scarves, and batik pillow covers

Natisha & Armour Milliner – Unique hats for men, women, and children

Out of Afrika Collection – African musical instruments, artwork, and ebony sculptures

Sarafina Records - African Music performed by a New York Street band

The Finishing Touch – Clothing, jewelry, and accessories

Wind River, Inc. – Handmade batik women’s clothing