Purchase locally designed and produced handicrafts, all made by nearby communities using time-honoured skills and local resources - specialising in woven baskets

Why visit Mashi & Sheshe Crafts?

See how local people have created a thriving small business from innovative craft production and take home original items made by local people.

What can you experience?

• See some of the most beautifully crafted baskets made anywhere in Namibia
• Buy some of these captivating crafts to take home

What types of crafts are available?

• Crafts include a variety of woven baskets, wood carvings and jewellery
• Materials & designs are local and significantly different to those of other regions
• Production takes place at home, allowing producers to continue with other important livelihood activities
• Crafts are brought to the sales outlet from villages in surrounding area

Prices

Craft items vary in price, but represent excellent value for money

Nearby attractions include:

• Mudumu National Park (30 min, 4x4 required in parts)
• Mamili National Park (50 min from Mashi and 10 min Sheshe, 4x4 required)
• Kwando River

Where is it?

At the Kongola junction on the main Rundu - Katima road (B8). Approx. 110 km west of Katima.