Touch of Africa

Specialties

For those seeking a touch of exotic untamed cultures of Africa, we offer a variety of items to tempt your pallet: masks, pictures, wall hangings and batiks to decorate your walls and African teak, mahogany and ebony furnishings to add spice to your home. Statues and ceremonial carvings are available to peek from your corners. We have musicals instruments and music to touch your soul. African fashion for comfort and to show the beauty in you along with jewelry, purses and accessories to accent the exotic in you. Aromas of incense and perfume oils for all tastes. Learn the meaning behind the works of art you obtain. Come journey with us through the history of Africa. We welcome you.

History

Established in 1992.

The cultures of Africa may seem a world away but Senegalese businessman Omar Thiam has successfully introduced an authentic example of his world to Canada. For more than ten years Touch of Africa has made its home in Vancouver attracting many loyal clientele.

Omar, who learned his trade at a young age, attributes his passion for quality artifacts and precious carvings to his uncle. As a boy, Omar watched while his uncle carved. He then finished the rough product, adding fine details before he took it to the Market. Omar’s entrepreneurial talents grew from there.

Meet the Business Owner

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Business Owner

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Crossing worlds and arriving in Canada in 1980, Omar studied to be an computer technologist. Then in 1986 he was invited to become a presenter at EXPO in the Senegal Pavilion. This changed his career direction. After graduating this once again ignited his passion for his much loved country.