Rough Guide to Zanzibar “Zanzibar’s best curio shop, selling everything from clothes to pickles. It’s also the best bookshop on the isles, with huge selection of some gorgeous works on Zanzibar published by the gallery’s owner and renowned photographer, Javed Jafferji.” East Africa, Lonely Planet. “The best selection of books by far is at the Zanzibar Gallery, which carries everything from coffee table books on Zanzibar and Tanzania to historical works, travel guidebooks and more.” Zanzibar- The Bradt Travel Guide, by David Else & Heather Tyrell Coming soon Lonely Planet - Tanzania “Zanzibar Gallery, where you are beckoned from one room to the next by an enticing collection of carvings, textiles, antiques, old photographs of Zanzibar town and more. There are also spices, massage oils, handcrafted silver jewellery and a large selection of books.” Zanzibar - Essential Guide Tanzania and Zanzibar , Cadagon Guides “Zanzibar gallery is combination of curio shop, gratifyingly well-stocked bookshop, art gallery and boutique in a fantastic warren of rooms and courtyards.” Independent Article on Zanzibar in Upper Crust Magazine “Zanzibar Gallery, which is run by Javed Jafferji, a young man responsible for publishing many a beautiful book on the islands. A talented photographer, his gallery clearly reflects his passion for his hometown and a visit to his den is a must. In any of these shops you could pick up carvings made from wood, paintings, jewellery made in stone.” Zanzibar, Tanzania: GONOMAD Destination Mini Guide “The Zanzibar Gallery sells a huge range of printed fabrics and clothes plus silver jewelry and locally made massage oils and perfumes. The Gallery is also a publishing company, and sells a range of new and second-hand books on local history, plus diaries, address books, calendars and postcards featuring photographs by the shop's owner, well-known photographer Javed Jafferji.” Eco-tourism Zanzibar – a guide to shopping Don’t buy large shells, turtle shells, or pieces of coral from street or beach vendors. These are mostly taken from endangered reefs and marine species and buying them actively encourages he destruction of Zanzibar’s ocean fauna. Assist the local economy by purchasing local products. Don’t buy pirated music CD’s. African musicians don’t make a lot of money from their craft, and buying pirated music not only takes money from the artists who deserve it, but can be lining the pockets of drug dealers. We understand that ‘beach boys’ can be very frustrating. Do not encourage them by avoiding purchasing from them or using their services (they often offer tours and transport), as they are usually illegal and unreliable. Only use reputable agencies or official government guides.