Sanaa Gift Shop's story kicks off in 2021, when founder Nyomi Smith was on a mission to find wrapping paper featuring a Black Father Christmas – and came up empty-handed.
Frustrated by the fact that these products were either hiding across the pond in the US or stuck in an outdated aesthetic, Nyomi, a professional graphic designer, decided enough was enough. She was ready to shake things up and bring a fresh, inclusive vibe to the UK gift market. And just like that, Sanaa Gift Shop was born, ready to give a diverse shopping experience that finally gets them.
Nyomi picked the name ‘Sanaa’ on purpose – it’s Swahili for ‘work of art,’ and it’s the perfect reflection of how she sees her creations.
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With Sanaa’s premium stationery, gifts and art, Nyomi is all about putting the beauty of ethnic minority people front and center in the mainstream. Her mission? To remind us all that we’re all unique masterpieces. Every purchase you make helps keep the Sanaa story growing.
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