Accessory shopping in Africa
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Neq Broderie
Walk right to the end of this grubby lane, off Talaa Kebira near the Bou Inania Medersa, and into a modern-looking house (signposted from Talaa Kebira). It's worth the effort: here is handcrafted traditional Fassi embroidery (watch the women at work) on excellent quality cotton-linen mix. Placemats cost around DH100 to around DH200; a tablecloth and six napkins from Dh450; napkins are Dh70 each.
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Mysha & Nito
Upstart designers bring dazzle to a quiet corner with this new red and gold boutique. The dresses for women are a tad glitzy for anyone not attending a royal wedding, but the men's deep orange-and-red striped tunics are destined to wow first dates. When the flirtation turns serious, Mysha & Nito's stunning gold hand-in-hand-of Fatima-necklace makes a princely present.
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Skinz
If you want a little something made from exotic leather or animal skins – think zebra, springbok, crocodile and ostrich – then this is your place. It does regular cowhide leather too, but doesn’t that sound boring compared to purple-dyed crocodile? A whole zebra skin goes for between R8000 and R16,000, depending on the grade.
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Woodwork Shop
One of the last craftsmen left who works entirely by hand (and foot), this elderly gentleman produces cedarwood and thuja boxes often inlaid with lemon wood, photograph frames and games such as dominoes and chessboards. He's particularly proud of his puzzle-boxes - see if you can find out how to open one.
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Lugro Ostrich Leather Products
Considered one of the best-value ostrich-leather purveyors in town, Lugro is independent of local ranches, so offers a shopping experience that avoids the tacky tourist vibe usually accompanying the search for ostrich goods.
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Cooperative Artisanale
Just about anything made of leather can be found in this shop, with the exception of clothing. If you're loking for a large portmanteau, a briefcase or handbags you'll get them at this great shop.
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Woodhead’s
If you’re after a full hide – cow, buffalo, antelope, zebra etc – head over to these savvy guys who’ve been catering to Cape Town’s leather trade since 1867.
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Fedac
Head to this government-sponsored, nonprofit store for handicrafts, including pottery, baskets and leather work.
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Maison D'artisanat
Here you can find pouffes, shoes, bags and belts at reasonable prices, all made right here in the Funduq Tazi .
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