A ten-minute drive from downtown, this is a lively cooperative of artisans selling carvings, baskets, and textiles, set in traditional huts. You can watch craftspeople at work and enjoy local drumming performances. It´s great for picking up authentic souvenirs such as pottery; traditional wood carvings; baskets, mats, and trays woven from grass, ilala palm, and sisal; bright, colorful chitenge fabric; and crafts made with malachite, copper, and semiprecious stones. The village is also currently undergoing something of a facelift to enhance its appeal to visitors.
Read more in my post Why Zambia´s Capital Lusaka Is Worth a Visit.
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