Botswana
The village of Oodi is best known for the acclaimed Lentswe-la-Oodi Weavers, a cooperative established in 1973 to provide an economic base for women from…
Must-see shopping in Botswana
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Gaborone
These stunning quilts are made by Batswana women, overseen by the engaging Jenny Healy, and are a unique craft to take home. Each one bears an individual…
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Botswana
This cooperative was established in 1983 as a craft outlet and training centre for the San. It’s an excellent place to shop for traditional San crafts,…
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Gaborone
Botswana’s largest and best craft emporium sells traditional souvenirs, including pottery from Gabane and Thamaga, San jewellery and baskets from across…
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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…
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Gaborone
Easily Gaborone’s best bookshop, this large outpost of a respected South African chain has literature, nonfiction and travel books, with excellent…
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Botswana
Thamaga is home to the Botswelelo Centre, which is also known as Thamaga Pottery. This nonprofit community project was started by missionaries in the…
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Okavango Delta
This cooperative draws together around 70 local women who produce Ngamiland-style baskets with beautiful and elaborate patterns. It’s right next to the…
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Gaborone
A small gallery of modern and contemporary local work that should be a first stop for anyone interested in buying art that goes beyond the usual African…
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Gaborone
Perhaps the best of Gaborone's Western-style malls, with a good range of restaurants and shops, including Exclusive Books.
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Gaborone
You wouldn’t cross town for it, and like the Mall it inhabits it has a neglected air, but this bookshop is worth dropping into for its excellent range of…
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Gaborone
One of numerous Western-style shopping malls scattered around the suburbs of Gabs.
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