Shopping in Swaziland
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Likhweti Kraft
In addition to the scenery, the Piggs Peak area is known for its handicrafts. A good place to check these out is at the Peak Craft Centre just north of Orion Piggs Peak Hotel & Casino, where you’ll find Likhweti Kraft, a branch of Tintsaba Crafts, which sells sisal baskets, jewellery and many other Swazi crafts. There are also numerous craft vendors along the road up from Mbabane.
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Swazi Candles Craft Centre
This craft centre, 7km south of the MR103 turn-off for Malkerns, houses several interesting sites. At Swazi Candles itself, you can wax lyrical about these creative pigment-coloured candles – in every African-animal shape and hue; it’s fun to watch the workers hand-mould the designs. Umgololo Gallery sells art and craft on the same premises.
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Indingilizi Gallery & Restaurant
This gallery has an idiosyncratic collection that’s pricey but well worth a look. There is traditional craft, including some interesting old pieces, and excellent art and craftwork by contemporary Swazi artists.
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Gone Rural
The place to go for good quality produce – baskets, mats and traditional clay pots – made by groups of local women. It’s based at Malandela’s B&B.
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Baobab Batik
This is the place to head if you’re dye-ing for a wall hanging. You can also pop into their onsite workshop west of Malandela’s. It’s well signed.
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African Fantasy
African Fantasy offers a selection of locally made T-shirts and cards; it also has a branch at Mantenga Craft Centre and the Gables Shopping Centre. The Gables, too, houses the Buhle Bakho Make Handicraft Centre.
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