Souvenirs from Botswana

Handicrafts are popular souvenirs to purchase in Botswana, also known as the Republic of Botswana. This country, located in southern Africa, is famous for the Kalahari desert, which covers 70% of its land area. The majority of its traditional products are handcrafted by women.

When visiting Botswana, one of the most well-known products to purchase is wickerwork. Etsha and Gumare, two villages in the country's north, have skilled artisans. There are also ceramics, paintings, wood carvings, and other handcrafted items from the area. Because of the richness and variety of local craft, you will be spoiled for choice. There are carved mopane wood objects, animal statues, traditional masks, and baskets. You'll probably be enchanted by the Bushmen products, which include arrows and bows, necklaces and bracelets made from ostrich egg shells or stones and bones, all unique to the ethnic groups from which they come.