The Open Market

The Open Market in Swakopmund, Namibia is where local artisans sell their products. Here, you can find handmade, unique Namibian jewelry, sculptures, dolls, bowls, textiles, art, etc., at a fraction of the price these items sell for in the more unscale shops in Swakopmund. Sellers ALWAYS start at a high price and will bargain down A LOT. Be prepared for sellers to aproach you and attempt to get you to their booth (or blanket on the floor with their items), and to hear things like, "Hey sister, PLEASE, I haven't sold anything today..please...." The market is very safe, so worry not! But sellers are persistant.

There is a special nut that they carve designs into----beware.....if you tell them your name they will carve it in and try to guilt you into buying one. :)

To find the market, walk towards the lighthouse. Ask anyone for the market and they will assist you....there is no official address.