Binjara Traders
The vision for Binjara Traders was to create a global shopping experience on St. Armand’s Circle. When stepping through the doorway they wanted you to feel like you were about to embark on an adventure.
They have merchandise arriving daily from all over the world, but they also source American made products and find the mix works really well.
At Binjara Traders, they feature clothing, jewelry and accessories for all ages. They love the flowing Moroccan fabrics, Italian linen, cotton and blends all in the current styles. Their younger lines are the latest trends from California and Europe.
About Binjara Traders, Ivory Coast and Sahara
Binjara Traders, Ivory Coast and Sahara on St. Armand’s Circle were created by Cleon Dixon over 30 years ago. Cleon, who is originally from Australia, left on a worldwide working holiday in 1971. In those days borders were easy to cross, and she travelled extensively overland through Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe and beyond and her love of travel began.
While traveling through the USA in 1978, she met her husband skiing in Vail Colorado, where they formed a ski lift construction company. In 1987 with their 2 small daughters, they moved to Sarasota and Cleon opened her first store called Aussie Ltd., on St. Armand’s Circle. The store showcased Australian products and designers, and Cleon was able to integrate her love of Australia and adventure into her store. Aussie Ltd. closed in 1994.
In 1991 Cleon opened Ivory Coast on St. Armand’s Circle, once again bringing the passion of Africa to her store offering beautiful fabrics, travel clothing, resort ware, jewelry and accessories.
Binjara Traders, meaning nomad, opened in 1994. This store is the result of a global vision combining all countries and continues to cater to all ages. The combination of younger trendy brands sits well with their cosmopolitan styled fashion.
Sahara was opened in 2009. They had a fire at Binjara Traders and while rebuilding, they opened a temporary store across the street, and Sahara became their 3rd store.
In all three stores, they offer a unique style of clothing, accessories and exclusive products from around the world and also proudly from the USA.
Each store has its own unique style of clothing, jewelry and home accessories.
Customer Reviews:
“We love this place. I got all my wife and my three daughters, nice reasonable priced outfits here.
Would highly recommend this store on Saint Armand Circle.” – Steve Wolf
“I love shopping local! This is such a fun store for all ages! Beautiful clothing, jewelry and excellent customer service and a plus in my book is that they are open late. So, if you are shopping after dinner you can stop in until 10:00. P.m.! Located in the pink quadrant and be sure to pay the park, in between the daiquiri deck & the store everything but water.” – Spangle Taylor
“I am writing another review about this place because I absolutely love the store and the people who work there! I always find cute very moderately priced outfits and the people who work there are always so helpful! This is a small business, and I would urge everyone to give it a try. Local is great!” – Linda G.
“THIS PLACE IS AMAZING!!!!! My sister and I go there every year during this time, and it never disappoints. We save our money all year just for this visit. The women who work there are SPECTACULAR!! They make you feel completely at home, they are so kind, so reasonable, and incredibly incredibly warm. It is always such a pleasure visiting this store. Do not miss out on this place when you visit. Thank you to the wonderful women we spoke with today.
Sincerely,
The sisters from Boston who come in every year and buy out your entire store!!” – Talia G.
Address:
327 John Ringling Blvd,
Sarasota, FL 34236
941-388-0574
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