The House of Khamit, formerly
The
Jewels of Aton, is an African/African
American cultural shop. Created in 1982 by Bro. Mykiel Raufu-Bey,
The
House of Khamit specializes in jewelry designs, which are replicas of
Gold (White and Yellow) jewelry first designed in Ancient Egypt over three to five thousand years
ago.
Described as " The best black bookstore in Washington DC", The House of
Khamit stocks a comprehensive catalog of books written by or about the
African experience historically, at home, and in the Diaspora.
This cultural shop has an inventory of cultural gifts, accessories,
and clothing which feature African influenced designs and accessories.
The
House of Khamit is also the Kwanzaa supplies headquarters of Washington, DC.
Mission Statement:
"I know that how I act will always make a difference in
how my people will be respected and admired. So if I fall short
of their expectations, please stop and remind me that as long as I am BLACK,
I carry
the Pride, Dignity, Honor , and Integrity of those whose images and legacy I
will someday leave behind."
Please visit us:
The
House of Khamit
