Must-see shopping in Rwanda

  • Caplaki

    Kigali

    This association of more than 40 stalls has banded together to market itself as Caplaki, although each stall is an independent business. As you would…

  • COOPAR

    Kigali

    An association of 22 stalls selling handicrafts from Rwanda and the greater region can be found in this old warehouse almost right in the centre of the…

  • African Art Gallery

    Rwanda

    This small curio store has a varied and colourful collection of handicrafts from the DRC, Uganda and Rwanda, including lots of Congolese masks and other…

  • Abraham Konga Collections

    Kigali

    Abraham Konga is a jewellery designer who upcycles discarded materials to create necklaces and earrings of high quality. You'll also find basketware,…

  • Coopérative Kakira Art Imigongo

    Rwanda

    This women's cooperative has excellent imigongo paintings (RFr5000). The property also has a traditional house done up in imigongo patterns, which you can…

  • Chez Gasana

    Rwanda

    A great place to stock up on superb imigongo paintings (from RFr10,000). This cooperative lies a couple of kilometres west of Kirehe, near Gatore (there's…

  • La Copabu

    Rwanda

    Large handicraft shop selling local products, including woodcarvings, jewellery and basketware, and other souvenir-worthy items. Opening hours are a…

  • Nyamirambo Women's Centre

    Kigali

    This collective of women creates and sells high-quality clothing, bags and home accessories. You can visit the workshop, which is just next door.

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