Hidden Gem · 6
- Atelier tësss Historic centre, Saint-Louis
In historic Saint-Louis, Maï Diop directs this atelier and gallery weaving Mandjak pagnes — strip-woven cloth stitched into large wraps — in cotton, silk, rayon and metallic thread. It also takes custom Mandjak commissions for haute couture, homeware and accessories. store page → · open in the atlas → - Diom Médina (x Boulevard Martin Luther King, Rue 23) / Online
Diom is a Dakar house for furniture, handwoven textiles and interior objects. Made in Senegal; Online shop active; international coverage is not clearly stated. store page → · open in the atlas → - Fatyly Fann Residence / Online
Fatyly is a Dakar house for porcelain tableware and ceramic art using African visual narratives. Founded in 2015; Designed in Dakar; porcelain collections are produced in Limoges, France. store page → · open in the atlas → - Galerie Adam 25 rue Mohamed V & Rue Felix Faure, Plateau / Online
Galerie Adam is a retailer in Dakar for african art, ritual objects, sculpture, furniture and contemporary work. store page → · open in the atlas → - Nahyel 1 Av. Carde, Plateau / Online
Nahyel is a Dakar house for luxury leather handbags, accessories and gift pieces. Handcrafted in Senegal / West Africa where stated; Worldwide shipping via DHL is stated. store page → · open in the atlas → - Tisserand Dakar Mamelles Rue OKM 452 / Online
Tisserand Dakar is a Dakar house for handwoven home textiles, furniture, lighting, clothing and personal accessories. Designed and handmade in Senegal; Online shop active; international coverage is not clearly stated. store page → · open in the atlas →
The Register · 16
- Abarings Dakar
Founded in 2014 by Fatou Diedhiou, known as AbaNaturelle, this label works bronze and silver into earrings, bangles, pendants and hair pieces handmade by Senegalese artisans. Each design is sold under the motto 'one creation, one message,' with shipping available internationally. store page → · open in the atlas → - Chitou & Co Dakar / Senegal
Organic loose-leaf tea across black, white, green, rooibos and herbal categories, from the Dakar-founded online concept store filling a gap in West Africa's specialty tea retail since 2018. store page → · open in the atlas → - Dakaralliances (Joaillerie de Dakar) Dakar
Trading as Joaillerie de Dakar, this workshop designs wedding bands and engagement rings to order in gold, silver and platinum, pairing 3D digital modelling with hand finishing. It works on a no-stock, made-on-demand basis and offers a lifetime guarantee on its gold pieces. store page → · open in the atlas → - Galerie Arte Mermoz-Pyrotechnie
Open for three decades on Rue 81 in the Mermoz-Pyrotechnie district, this is the longest-running gallery devoted to contemporary African art in Senegal. Its rooms hold painting, sculpture, furniture, design objects and classical African art. store page → · open in the atlas → - Galerie36 Dakar
An intimate contemporary art house rooted in Dakar, presenting African and Afro-descendant artists through exhibitions, limited-edition prints and public conversations. Recent programming includes Moctar Ba's series on horses across Senegal, the Sahel and the diaspora. store page → · open in the atlas → - Idool Senegal Mariste
A Dakar leather house in the Mariste district producing bags, shoes and wallets from full-grain hide with high-end finishing. Everything is made in Senegal under the tagline 'made in Senegal, designed for the world,' with worldwide shipping. store page → · open in the atlas → - L'Atelier Darna Dakar
A contemporary concept house curating African-made goods across four counters: natural cosmetics, fine grocery, artisanal crafts and accessories. The shop presents itself as an editorial retail space built to spotlight African makers rather than a single label. store page → · open in the atlas → - La Bouquinerie Plateau
Senegal's first online secondhand bookshop, running a curated catalogue of used books with a pickup point in Dakar-Plateau. Orders ship nationwide, and the team assembles reading selections and book bundles for building home libraries. store page → · open in the atlas → - La Marquise Plateau
A Dakar pâtisserie and chocolatier on Rue Wagane Diouf in Plateau, founded by Georges Grignac in 1953 and now run by the third generation. Alongside its namesake chocolate dessert it makes macarons, pralines, viennoiserie and ice cream, delivered across the city. store page → · open in the atlas → - Madame Dakar Dakar
A Dakar workshop where a named team of artisans — Saliou in leather, Abdoulaye and Alioune in ready-to-wear — cuts, sews and assembles clothing and accessories by hand. Collections move between wax and bogolan cloth, silk satin, cotton and linen, with fabric offcuts recycled and runs kept deliberately small. store page → · open in the atlas → - Marjan Bijouterie Dakar
A family jewellery house with workshops in Dakar and Saint-Louis, crafting rings, bracelets, necklaces and earrings in gold and silver. Senegalese bijoutier technique meets modern design, with custom pieces made for women, men, children and couples. store page → · open in the atlas → - OH Gallery Plateau
A contemporary art gallery at 143 avenue Lamine Gueye in Dakar-Plateau, mounting solo and group exhibitions alongside community programming. Entry is free Wednesday to Saturday, with the roster built around the artists the gallery represents. store page → · open in the atlas → - Paulelle Dakar
A leather maison producing since 2013, turning out bags, wallets, footwear and small accessories made in Senegal. The label leans on a Made in Africa identity, with artisanal production lines for both men and women. store page → · open in the atlas → - Petroni 40 (Atelier Céramiques Almadies) Almadies
The Almadies studio of Italian-born ceramicist Mauro Petroni, working in Senegal since 1983 on architectural ceramics including installations at Dakar's railway station. The space doubles as a venue for contemporary art exhibitions and cultural events. store page → · open in the atlas → - Sénégal Bijouterie Mbour / Senegal
Sénégal Bijouterie is an artisan jeweller in Grand Mbour crafting and selling pieces in gold and 925 silver, including bespoke commissions. Customers visit the boutique on the Saly–Niakhniakhal road or order by WhatsApp. store page → · open in the atlas → - Ébène Muse Dakar (atelier by appointment)
Founded by Gabonese-born designer Tabitha, this appointment-only atelier hand-sketches, cuts and embroiders bespoke garments for weddings, galas and stage, releasing only a handful of pieces each month. Every commission is made entirely in Dakar over roughly three weeks, using hand-draping and hand embroidery that draw on African couture. store page → · open in the atlas →