Pelegano Village

Botswana


Pelegano Village, established in 1982, is a wonderful artisan complex that offers local crafts such as hand-fired ceramics and wine bottles recycled into dinner glasses. Run by the women of Gabane, who are often the only breadwinners in their families, this is small-scale rural development at its best. They may even let you try your hand at the potters' wheel.


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