Ouagadougou
A gorgeous boutique, with a combination of eclectic African art, textiles, clothing and carvings.
Must-see shopping in West Africa
Ouagadougou
A great boutique specialising in jewellery, but also stocking woodcarvings and other souvenirs.
Association Pour la Promotion Féminine de Gaoua
Burkina Faso
A great place to find local produce, such as shea-butter soap and creams, pottery and textiles.
École de Peinture de Poto-Poto
Brazzaville
Perhaps the best place to pick up a souvenir is from this association of painters.
Mali
Djenné is famous for bogolan, or mud-cloth. Although the cloth is on sale all across town, the most famous female artisan is Pama Sinatoa, whose workshop…
Mali
Leather goods and woodcarvings are made and sold here, and there are several jewellers offering gold and silver objects that are sold by weight (watch out…
Niger
Try to not leave nose marks on this well-stocked supermarket's cheese case, home to Edam, Brie and even Gouda with cumin seeds. Mmmmmm…cheese!
Niger
At the museum's Artisans' Centre, you can watch the creative process and purchase silver, leather and other items direct from artists.
Co-opérative des Métiers d'Arts
Niger
Recommended is the Co-opérative des Métiers d'Arts, which is just up the road from the museum's artisan centre.
