Whichever part of Nigeria you find yourself in, either in
the North, East, West or South, you are sure to be surrounded by beautiful
souvenirs that will serve as a memorabilia of your trip or perhaps something
you can give to your loved ones when you return home. Choosing an awesome
souvenir can be quiet tricky, this is why Jovago.com has put together some of
these awesome and thoughtful souvenirs that will be a perfect pick.
Fabrics
The Ankara fabric is a trending fashion material that is
becoming widely sort after in all parts of the world, there are beautiful patterns
in different shades you can always find to buy from any market in Nigeria –
they are easy to locate and very affordable. If in Lagos, you should check out Oshodi
Market or Balogun Market on Lagos
Island.
Traditional Handmade
Jewelries and Accessories
Local Shamballa bracelets, woven bags, accessories made from
Ankara fabric (footwear, bags, jewelries, footwear and so on), beautifully
handmade beaded jewelries – the list is inexhaustible. All these can be gotten
in shops where they sell traditional attires or by roadside vendors. These are
very easy to find, they are mostly sold by the roadside in shops or hawked.
Arts, Paintings and
Crafts
There are ready made paintings of beautiful places in
Nigeria you can be lucky to find, especially an area you stayed or visited
while here. You can also get gorgeous wooden crafts and arts from galleries
around. If you are in the Federal Capital Territory, that is Abuja, then you
are in luck, visit the Arts and Crafts Village there, you are bound the find
wonderful items that can serve as souvenirs.
The list is endless, all you need to do is to easily locate
a market or traditional shop around you and you will be marveled at the
wonderful items you will discover.