All of us have heard that the United States is a “melting pot” of many cultures. I’ve even heard that we may be more like a “tossed salad.” Another way to look at it is that we are the home for many Diasporas. Diasporas are the dispersed or scattered. In the U.S., we have people who have been dispersed from all over the world including Africa, Asia and Europe.

The African decor at AfroDecor started when the founder was, “looking for ‘affordable’ home decorating accessories and gifts in patterns and colors that reflected the many cultures of the African diaspora.” They have available something for every room in your home: “hand carved chairs and stools, candle and compact disc holders, rugs, batiks and korhogos, mud cloth painted fabrics, wood carvings and stone sculptures such as masks, figurines and statues, wall plaques, games, bathroom and kitchen linens that include small appliance covers, kaddie storage/organizers for the bedside, armchair, wheelchair or to hang on the wall, an exciting collection of elegant vases decorated with Africa-inspired patterns and colors, as well as table covers, place mats, and napkins to dress up your dining area. Most of our fabrics are also available by the yard.”

For more links to websites with similar offerings, please visit our African Décor page.