Ivory Coast
For over 30 years, Binjara Traders, Ivory Coast and Sahara have continued to offer wonderful clothing and accessories suitable for travel and leisure. They carry the latest linen from USA and Italy, flowing hand-woven cotton from Morocco and washable silks from India. They are always adding new and different lines but always continue to carry their favorites which are updated every season. Their large selection of fabulous jewelry and accessories from all over the world can transform any outfit.
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:
“Stopped in on a visit to St. Armand’s Circle. What a wonderful store with a large variety of beautiful items. Found two wonderful cruise outfits. Store is definitely on my will return on the next visit from NJ to Sarasota. – Mary Melfi
Address:
15 N Boulevard of the Presidents,
Sarasota, FL 34236
941-388-1999
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