Wood carvings and colorful prints are high quality and reasonably priced; most are imported from other African countries. There are very high quality, locally produced weaving from Oodi - well worth buying but expect to pay ~ $1,000 Pula for a good sized piece. The best place to buy is from Oodi (45 minute drive) or from "Botswana Craft".
Game store in the Game City Mall is the largest super store in Botswana and has got variety of low-cost, medium quality items.
While visiting Gaborone make sure to stop by the Green Shop for a unique shopping experience as it is housed in a traditional hut, a rare sight to see within the bustling city of Gaborone. The shop is located in the Eco-Park of Somarelang Tikologo (Environment Watch Botswana) which is an NGO dedicated to creating awareness about environmental planning, resource conservation and waste management through community projects and demonstrations. All merchandise sold in the Green Shop is made from recycled or natural products crafted from local women and out of school youth groups and range from skin care products and accessories to home furnishings. Shopping at the Green Shop will show your support for Botswana’s environment and contribute to the economic development of our suppliers. Learn more about the Green Shop by visiting our website at www.somatiko.org.bw, contacting us at 3913709 or visit our location at Plot 3491, Kaunda road.
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