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Top 10s Souvenirs in the Eastern Cape
1Traditional Xhosa dress
Traditional Xhosa outfits are dramatic in their impact. They are colourful, beaded and highly decorative – not to mention fashionable, no matter what part of the world you’re from.
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2Shweshwe fabric
Shweshwe ethnic cotton print cloth, which originates in the Eastern Cape is now making serious waves on the catwalks of New York, Milan, Paris.
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3Mohair carpets and blankets
Xhosa women produce incredible quality mohair carpets, rugs, blankets, throws and scarves. Many of these are available at the numerous craft markets in the province.
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4Pondo beadwork
Rural Pondo women produce magnificent encrusted beadwork that is highly decorative and turned into jewellery and fashion items under the label Port St Johns Beadwork as well as other labels.
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5Karoo Windmill Crafts
Iconic wire windmills produced in the Eastern Cape Karoo Heartland.
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6Roadside crafts
Along the roads of the Wild Coast from Port St Johns to East London look out for items like 4x4s and Harley Davidson motorcycles made from clay, colourful beadwork and pottery being sold by informal hawkers next to the road.
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7Traditional Xhosa Pipes
Traditional long Xhosa pipes have a lot of history and tradition behind them. A great memento to take back home that doubles up as a unique décor item. Friends will be asking 'where in the world...'
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8A Long Walk to Freedom
The Eastern Cape is the birthplace of Nelson Mandela and you must buy at least one of the versions of his book ‘A Long Walk to Freedom’ before you leave the province!
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9Embroidered Items
Cushion covers, wall hangings, tapestries, bed linens and tote bags inspired by Xhosa traditions are all up for grabs at the Keiskamma Art Project in the village of Hamburg, as well as other areas of the Eastern Cape!
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10Beach Gear
Jeffreys Bay is known the world-over for its surf culture, also a great place to buy surf and beach wear.
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