Bringing the World to Durham.

A blue and white Miligold handbag made of plastic beads, displayed on a brick surface with plants in the background.
Colorful woven basket with concentric circles on an off white background
This image features a framed painting of a lady wearing a scarf. It beautifully captures the profile of a young woman with her eyes closed, wearing a textured scarf in shades of yellow and green.

Exotique strives to bring unique, diverse products by local and international artisans to Durham, NC. We are dedicated to practicing fair trade, providing economic opportunities for women, and supporting our artisans' communities through sponsorships of orphanages and medical missions.

Decorative earrings with yellow and pink beads on a dark surface

Earrings by Blue Hibiscus

Accessories

If you love bold, one of a kind earrings, necklaces, scarves, bags, hats, rings, waistbeads, and other adornments, then look no further.

Abstract art of a face with vibrant colors

'Woman' by Onyeka

Art

Discover eye catching artwork and unique home goods to decorate your home including masks, chairs, sculptures, cushions, blankets, tapestries, baskets, tableclothes, and much more.

Two individuals standing on train tracks wearing yellow and black traditional West African attire.

Apparel

From Bull City merch to traditional West African attire, Exotique provides eclectic garments for customers to add to their cosmopolitan wardrobe.

  •                        Hours of Operation

                         Monday          Closed
                         Tuesday          11:00am - 5:00pm
                         Wednesday    11:00am - 5:00pm
                         Thursday        11:00am - 6:00pm
                         Friday             11:00am - 8:00pm
                         Saturday         11:00am - 8:00pm
                         Sunday           12:00am - 5:00pm

It's Third Friday!

Come out for Durham's Third Friday art walk and our spring Sidewalk Sale! You can get some jewelry, accessories, and home goods for just $20, and all clothing are 20% to 50% off. We will have a two-tier raffle; tickets are $1 or $2. Throughout the day, artists will display new products and do live demonstrations. Make sure not to miss it!