Must-see shopping in Burkina Faso

  • Village Artisanal de Ouaga

    Ouagadougou

    A government-run cooperative with a wide range of crafts, ideal for souvenir-shopping without the hard sell. If you're not a fan of bargaining to death…

  • Gafreh

    Burkina Faso

    This brilliant initiative, a women's cooperative, recycles the millions of black sachets handed out with purchases across Burkina into chic handbags,…

  • A.C.K.F

    Ouagadougou

    For real Burkinabé textiles and custom-made outfits in the traditional local style, check out this tiny, family-run shop. You can choose your cloth and…

  • Nuances

    Ouagadougou

    A gorgeous boutique, with a combination of eclectic African art, textiles, clothing and carvings.

  • Nimba Art

    Ouagadougou

    A great boutique specialising in jewellery, but also stocking woodcarvings and other souvenirs.

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