Bujumbura - Post Report Question and Answers

Is this a "shopping post"? Are there interesting handicrafts, artwork, antiques, or other items that people typically buy there?

Some beautiful local craftwork to be found. - Aug 2023


Typical African items. Fabric, jewelry, etc. - Mar 2021


There are plenty of items to buy, but they are of varying quality. There are two woodworkers in town which produce absolutely amazing carvings. - Nov 2017


Baskets, wood carvings, fabrics. - Aug 2015


Baskets? Clothing? - Aug 2009


There are few crafts here, but there’s some locally made furniture and other woodworking items. There are baskets and some fabrics and beading. - Oct 2008


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