Bakau Craft Market, Street market in Bakau, Gambia.
Bakau Craft Market is a street market in Bakau, Gambia, with numerous stalls displaying handcrafted items. Vendors sell sand paintings, table cloths, masks, drums, dyed textiles, batiks, and jewelry made from various materials.
The market was founded in 1971 by local women selling African crafts. It has relocated several times and is now established at its third location.
The market serves as a meeting place where artisans display their skills through traditional textiles and handmade decorative items. Visitors can watch local craftspeople interact with customers while selling their creations.
The market is located northward on Atlantic Road from Fajara until the roundabout at Cape Point. Arriving early in the day gives visitors time to browse the full selection of items available at each stall.
The stalls are generously sized to accommodate about ten visitors at a time, creating a relaxed shopping experience. This layout allows buyers and sellers to interact comfortably while examining the merchandise at ease.
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