Cape Town
The full range of Heather Moore's designs, printed on cotton and cotton-linen mix, are on view here, made up into cushions, table runners, lamp shades,…
Must-see shopping in Africa
Ouarzazate
Glimpse women artisans at work (Monday to Friday) on hanbels (woven carpets) and embroidered straw mats, and take one home at posted fixed prices based of…
Cairo
World-renowned contemporary jeweller inspired by Islamic and Pharaonic designs. Azza Fahmy also organises design workshops to make fabulous jewellery.
Tunis
There are plenty of shops selling babouches (traditional slippers) in the medina, but this one is a cut above the others in terms of the style and quality…
Tangier
This shop opposite El Minzah Hotel is bursting to the seams with antiques, glassware, brassware, ceramics, lamps, jewellery, clothing and more. It’s…
Tangier
Drool over stacks and stacks of Berber carpets from the Middle and High Atlas. Not seeing what you want? There are more floors and rooms to discover. Don…
Tunis
This is the La Marsa branch of the Tunisian company known for its floral-scented perfumes and body products made using natural extracts.
Nairobi
On Fridays the popular Maasai craft market opens up here in the upper car park of Village Market.
Northern Tunisia
Bold, colourful carpets and handbags, many decorated with simple, traditional Berber motifs, are woven in Ain Draham by a small women’s cooperative called…
Alexandria
At the western end of Midan Tahrir, the battered, grand architecture switches scale to something more intimate as you enter the city’s main souq district…
Johannesburg
A treasure trove of pan-African arts, crafts and interior design pieces, Amatuli is the place to head if you're looking for anything from a Zulu headdress…
Women's Cooperative of Aït Bououli
High Atlas Mountains
This is a 40-member cooperative that takes every aspect of carpet-making into its own hands: tending and shearing sheep; carding and spinning fluffy…
Luxor
Run by an Australian woman who promotes the best of Egyptian crafts, Habiba sells an ever-expanding selection of top quality Bedouin embroidery, jewellery…
Zanzibar Town
This shop sells products from Moto, a Zanzibar-wide handicraft cooperative that supports the island's rural economy by selling bags, sun hats, baskets,…
Gueliz & Ville Nouvelle
Kaftan Queen is the go-to boutique for fresh and affordable bohemian chic fashions. The collections, including flowing caftans with delicate beadwork,…
Limpopo
Located on the outskirts of Acornhoek township, the Mapusha Weaving Cooperative was established in 1973 to give unemployed women a craft and an income…
Cairo
It's a shame more travellers don't venture to this modern market-complex after their Coptic Cairo visit as there are some interesting boutiques here –…
Gueliz & Ville Nouvelle
To get a jump-start on the souqs, come to this government-sponsored showcase across from Cyber Parc to see the range of crafts and prices Marrakesh has to…
Zanzibar Island
Jenga is a social enterprise offering Zanzibari entrepreneurs a platform (both online and in-store) from which to sell handmade products. And what…
Nairobi
Busy, popular Maasai markets move around the city according to the day of the week and are excellent shopping experiences. Sites change regularly. At the…
Western Desert
Stock up on all your fresh produce at this truly local market that runs through the alleyways off Midan Sho'ala. You'll find everything here from plastic…
Sea Point to Hout Bay
Pick up items ranging from contemporary African craftwork to fashion at this buzzing indoor market, where 45 shops mix with 25 food stands and a fresh…
Windhoek
The throbbing heart of the Windhoek shopping district is the bizarrely colourful Post St Mall, an elevated pedestrian walkway lined with vendors selling…
Tunisia
Medina touts work hard to lure tourists into this rug shop inside an 18th-century residence of the former beys (or pashas) of Kairouan; they'll usually…
Marrakesh
Soufiane Zarib has gained a reputation for his quality textiles: he buys his own wool and employs his own weavers to produce carpets that are distinctly…
Zanzibar Town
This multifaith community project builds bridges between Zanzibar's minority Christians and the largely Muslim population through its sewing school and…
Agadir
This covered, breezy market will appeal to fans of Brutalist architecture; it's all concrete and corrugated metal. Inside, it's a mix of leather tailors…
Cape Town
Swing by this converted warehouse complex even if you're not in the market for a custom-built bike. They also sell fashionable, locally made biking tops,…
Limpopo
Next to the busy workshop, a shop sells vivid wall hangings, cushion covers, tunics and table mats, designed here and embroidered by 1200 local Shangaan…
Cape Town
At this co-op you'll find a rough-and-ready collection of start-ups, try outs and established traders, hawking a range of appealing items including…
Cape Town
If you’re after a full hide – cow, buffalo, antelope, zebra etc – head over to these savvy guys who’ve been catering to Cape Town’s leather trade since…
Marrakesh
Moroccan embroidery is a signature of Les Marrisiennes' Parisian-designed, Marrakesh-made fashions, but there's nothing traditional about these pieces,…
Sharm El Sheikh
This shopping and nightlife hub is home to an ice-skating rink, a bowling alley, a Culturama centre (playing a multimedia film of Egyptian history) and…
Ouarzazate
Henna-painted pottery, hand-painted tea glasses, and silver filigree rings are sold at reasonable fixed prices, supporting Horizon’s programs to provide…
Dadès Valley
At the converted home of Zaid Abbou, who runs the museum at Lalla Mimouna, you might find Tinejdad-made ceramics in the courtyard, sand-worn bracelets in…
Alexandria
In a city that devours more fish than a hungry seal, you’d expect to find a pretty impressive fish market – and Alexandria delivers. Located at the…
Marrakesh
For honest salesmanship and good-quality local textiles, family-run Atelier El Bahia is a great choice. It's a proper emporium with fixed prices, made-to…
Marrakesh
This upmarket concept store is a sign of the times on gentrifying Riad Zitoun El Kedim. Its walls are lined with shelves of beautifully packaged saffron,…
Gueliz & Ville Nouvelle
Belgian designer Laurence Leenaert opens her showroom for design lovers to shop the looks gracing the latest interior design magazines, from distinctive…
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