Souvenir shopping in Mozambique
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Mezimbite Forest Centre
Central Mozambique's forests have long been plundered, but there's finally some good news on the scene. If you have extra time and are interested in learning about local sustainable development projects, take a few hours to visit Mezimbite Forest Centre, about 50km west of Beira along the EN6.
In addition to promoting sustainable conservation of the surrounding forests through maximising the forests' benefits to local residents, it trains artisans and craftpersons to be competitive in quality at the highest levels, producing exclusive furniture designs, jewellery and other items that are marketed internationally.
The centre can be visited during the daytime (and preferably…
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Artes Maconde
Artes Maconde has an excellent selection of carvings and other crafts from around the country. They do international air and sea shipping and also take orders for local crafts and carvings. For anyone interested in high-quality Mozambican crafts, it's an essential stop. There's another outlet at the Pemba Beach Hotel in Praia de Wimbi.
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Makonde Carvers
Pemba has some wonderful crafts, and is an especially good place to buy Makonde carvings. There's a group of Makonde Carvers in Alto-Gingone near the large mango tree opposite the airport, where you can get some good pieces at very reasonable prices.
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Craft Shop
Pemba has some wonderful crafts, and is an especially good place to buy Makonde carvings. Try the small Craft Shop on the road between town and Wimbi beach. It's about 700m down from Av 25 de Septembro on the left side and unmarked.
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Shanty Craft
An excellent stop for high-quality souvenirs and gifts, with a large selection of crafts from around the country.
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