The Open Market - Swakopmund - TravBuddy

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.