Harare - Post Report Question and Answers
Is this a "shopping post"? Are there interesting handicrafts, artwork, antiques, or other items that people typically buy there?
There are things for sale. They tend to be expensive, poor quality, and not very interesting. In general, it's kind of shocking how expensive poorly made products are here. - Jan 2024
Great place for Shona sculptures, a selection of markets. - May 2021
Shona stone sculpture is famous/beautiful. Many great pieces, affordable, but unfortunately very heavy. You can find great paintings for very affordable prices. Baskets. - Feb 2020
Sculptures, baskets. - Feb 2019
There is hand made silver by Patrick Mavros. Zimbabwe has one of his two workshops and you can see how the silver is made. There are also artisans that make amazing teak wood furniture. - Apr 2018
Yes, there are a ton of Shona sculptures, flea markets, and stores everywhere. There are a couple of malls but nothing great. - Sep 2017
Shona sculpture, quite a number of artists. Woodwork, typical souvenirs. - Jul 2017
Shona sculpture is very popular. - Jul 2017
Art - especially modern art - Apr 2016
Zimbabwe teak wood furniture, Shona stone sculpture. - Dec 2013
Teak furniture, Shona stone sculptures, tacky welded metal animal sculptures. - Jul 2013
Antiques, beautiful custom-made teak furniture. - Jun 2009
Shona sculpture. - Dec 2008
Handicrafts abound. Local in Harare: belgian chocolates, clothing, pottery, textiles and more. - Sep 2008
