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Landmark: Art and Craft VillageCity: Abuja
Country: Nigeria
Continent: Africa
Art and Craft Village, Abuja, Nigeria, Africa
Overview
Right in the heart of Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, the Arts and Crafts Village buzzes with color, music, and the scent of fresh wood carvings.Founded to celebrate Nigeria’s vibrant artistic heritage, the village invites visitors to wander among stalls of hand-carved masks, woven cloth, and other traditional crafts they can admire or take home.You’ll find it at 1161 Sani Abacha Way in Wuse, right in the heart of Abuja, Nigeria.Tucked behind the Musa Yar’Adua Centre in the Central Business District, the village sits next to the Sheraton Hotel and faces the bright marquee of the Silverbird Cinema, so visitors can find it without trouble.We’re open every day from 7:00 in the morning until 6:00 in the evening, when the streetlights start to glow.In the village, red clay walls rise beneath thick thatched roofs, giving each hut a warm, earthy scent and creating the feel of a true African marketplace.Artisan Diversity: More than 30 bustling stalls run by craftsmen from across Nigeria’s ethnic groups, each alive with the colors, patterns, and rhythms of their culture.Crafts and artworks invite visitors to browse an array of handmade pieces, from smooth wooden carvings to gleaming metal sculptures that capture age-old stories and figures.Textiles include handwoven fabrics, traditional clothing, and accessories, from soft shawls to intricate belts.Beadwork-delicate loops and tiny glass beads woven into striking jewelry and ornaments.Leather goods-think a soft, hand-stitched bag, supple sandals, and other finely made pieces.Pottery and ceramics-think sturdy clay pots, graceful vases, and small decorative pieces with a smooth, cool glaze.African masks are worn in cultural ceremonies and rituals, their carved wood catching the flicker of firelight.In the village, local artisans bring their work to life-bright beadwork, carved masks-selling and sharing it with visitors, while keeping Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage thriving.This vibrant spot is a must for visitors who want to browse authentic Nigerian crafts and feel the warmth of the country’s artistic traditions.Dining options in the village include cozy spots serving fragrant jollof rice and other local Nigerian dishes, giving visitors a taste of tradition in a warm, cultural setting.From time to time, cultural events and exhibitions pop up, offering a vivid glimpse into Nigeria’s rich artistic traditions-like the bold patterns of a handwoven cloth catching the light.Whether you love art, collect it, or just want to soak up Nigerian culture, the Abuja Arts and Crafts Village draws you in with vibrant stalls and leaves you with an experience you won’t forget.
