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Centre de Formation Feminine Artisanale
Embroidered tablecloths and napkins, and woven rugs are the speciality of this women's cooperative, which is in Gounghin, off the road to Bobo-Dioulasso on the western outskirts of town.
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Centre National d'Artisanat et d'Art
Profits here go directly to the artisan and although the quality of the products is mixed, take time to look over the bronze statues, wooden sculptures and colourful batiks, for there are some gems among the standard items you'll find elsewhere.
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Éspace Gondwana
Better known as a restaurant, Éspace Gondwana has the widest selection of masks that we found in Ouaga, and prices are agreeable. Everything's for sale here (including the furnishings) except, as one waiter pointed out, the staff.
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Librairie Diacfa
Sells a wide range of magazines and newspapers - including a few in English - and stationery items.
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Nuance
It's hard to beat this boutique for its combination of eclectic African art, textiles, clothing and carvings, all at reasonable (and fixed) prices. It supports local artists with occasional exhibitions, and its setting back from the street lends it a tranquil air.
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Sortilèges
If you love wood carvings, you'll love this small, but high quality, place with price tags to match.
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Village Artisanal de Ouaga
This government-run co-operative has, arguably, the widest range of products - clothing, textiles, leatherwork, painting, wood- and metal-carving, and jewellery - and is ideal for getting a fix on prices and quality without the hard sell.
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Zaka Boutique
This fine boutique showcases African textiles, as well as a few carvings, homeware and jewellery, in a low-key setting. Prices are fixed and surprisingly reasonable.
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