Shopping in Senegal is one of the many things to do in this country. There are innumerable shops and markets scattered around Senegal, which sell handicrafts, masks, beauty products, paintings, among many other items. Shopping in Senegal can be fun and a delightful experience. Your Senegal tour is sure to be exciting.
Ceramic Pots
If you are traveling in Velingara, a border town, which is in close proximity to the Gambian border, you will be thrilled to find so many shops that sell a range of articles. The main street of the town is dotted with shops which lure you to purchase numerous items. If you need anything on emergency, you are sure to find it here. Velingara is also famous for its ceramic pots. These pots are sold on the roadside of the main street which leads to the Casamance region.
Masks
Another place where you can indulge in shopping is Dakar, the capital of the country. Near the port region of this city, you will find masks being sold. These masks are unique and are a good buy. Some of the masks that are sold are old, while some new ones are made to look old by keeping them under the rays of the sun. Now the cost of these masks depends on how old it is, as well as what is its size. There are ritual masks that are sold from the regions of Mali, Burkina Faso, Ghana and Togo. Besides masks, you will also get old handicrafts which are indeed a good purchase to make.
Paintings
Another item which is a good buy are the paintings which are sold in Goree Island. The streets of Goree Island are filled with art sellers. They sit at strategic locations and sell traditional Senegalese paintings. If you are interested in purchasing some, you can talk to the artists themselves and buy a painting that appeals to you. These streets are bustling with art lovers.
Another place where you can buy paintings is the art gallery, Galerie Nationale d'Art in Dakar. Senegalese contemporary art is exhibited here. Many of the Senegalese artists who showcase their works of art live outside the country and have received worldwide acclaim. The painting here are reasonable and are worth a buy.
Other items
Besides this, you can also visit the market in Tambacounda. One of the liveliest markets in the country, this market sells China imported tissues, traditional handicraft, fabrics of various kinds, beauty products, among others. There are so many things to buy in Senegal and you are sure to enjoy shopping there.
Senegal is also famous for its glass jewelry, handmade skirts and dresses, batiks, pottery, just to name a few. There are plenty of shops in Senegal. So, if shopping in Senegal is on your mind, you are sure to have fun doing just that.
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