Peace & Riot is an independent shop at 401-403 Tompkins Ave in Brooklyn, curated by interior designer Achuziam Maha-Sanchez. Its shelves bring together homewares, clothing and gifts shaped by global tastes and African-Caribbean heritage. Look for woven baskets from Uganda, Ankara ornaments, serving pieces and mud cloth-upholstered armchairs, alongside playful gifts featuring AOC, Beyoncé and hip-hop artists. The thoughtful mix makes it a useful stop for distinctive home finds or a last-minute present; a children’s shop, #Mami&Papi, is next door.
A shop shaped by its curator
Interior designer Achuziam Maha-Sanchez selects the pieces at this Bed-Stuy storefront. The collection draws on her global tastes and African and Caribbean heritage, bringing together practical home goods, textiles and small gifts.
The shop’s name comes from an alternative soul band Maha-Sanchez used to have with her husband. Its range includes elegant fabrics and servingware, plus mud cloth-upholstered armchairs.
Gifts and finds to look for
Among the homewares are woven Kazi baskets from Uganda and handmade ornaments made with Ankara fabric. For a more playful present, look for prayer candles depicting AOC or Beyoncé, a rainbow bagel-making kit, and card decks featuring hip-hop artists including Biggie and Jay-Z.
There is also a children’s shop called #Mami&Papi beside Peace & Riot. On Sundays from June 1 through August, the Tama Festival brings an additional local event to consider when planning a visit.
Preguntas frecuentes
Where is Peace & Riot?
It is at 401-403 Tompkins Ave in Brooklyn, New York.
What can you buy at Peace & Riot?
The shop carries homewares, textiles, servingware, clothing and gifts, including woven baskets from Uganda and handmade Ankara ornaments.
Is there a children’s shop nearby?
Yes. The children’s shop #Mami&Papi is next door.
