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Shopping in
Sudáfrica
Qué comprar en Sudáfrica
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Sudáfrica es el paraíso de aquellos que buscan comprar artesanía. Muchos de sus mercados locales cuentan con figuras talladas en madera, máscaras o diferentes artículos de cerámica hecho por los locales a buen precio. También es uno de los mejores países para comprar joyas, oro o diamantes, ya que cuenta con una gran industria y en algunas localidades como Ciudad del Cabo o Johannesburgo disponen de un gran número de joyerías donde poder comprar las piedras en bruto o trabajadas.
Aunque otro de sus productos más afamados también son las pieles, sobre todo de cocodrilo, serpientes o avestruz, en los últimos años debido al turismo responsable su venta ha descendido. Es importante tener en cuenta que para poder sacar estos artículos del país es necesario contar con el certificado correspondiente. Se recomienda evitar la compra de marfil.
Generalmente, los precios de las tiendas o los centros comerciales son fijos, aunque muchos de los mercados de Ciudad del Cabo como Church Street o Greenmarket Square se prestan al mercadeo.
Art
South African paintings are famous for their cheerful colours, the portraits of their ancient tribes, their people and their landscapes. Some of the best galleries and stores to buy paintings or see how they are painted in Cape Town are Soni Art Studio or The African Portrait Art Gallery. Many of its art galleries, although they serve as museums, also offer opportunities to buy the paintings, as in Craftart & Gallery, where they also have sculptures. In Johannesburg, the most visited are usually Kim Sacks Gallery and Standard Bank Gallery.
Clothes
Because the country is known for safaris, many of the shopping centres in cities such as Johannesburg or Cape Town have a wide variety of clothing stores where you can buy the necessary equipment to embark on an adventure through the many national parks. Boots, pants, vests, hats or accessories for all tastes can also be found in stores within the nature reserves. It is also possible to buy clothes designed by South Africans. Some of the most popular shopping centres in Cape Town is the Canal Walk Shopping Center and in Johannesburg the Sandton City Shopping Center.
Crafts
South Africa has a large number of markets where you can buy typical masks, carved wooden figures, ceramics and different items from different tribes of the country. In Cape Town some of the best known markets are African Trading Port, where you can find quality crafts and souvenirs at a good price; and Art in the Forest, where you can see the artists' workshops. You can also find handmade objects at Green Point Market, Baraka Gifts and Decor or Watershed.
Jewellery
Known as the country of gold and diamonds, South Africa is the perfect destination to buy jewellery and precious stones. The most economical option is to buy the pieces rough and unworked, although the country has a long tradition of jewellery making and it is quite common to find bracelets made by hand in copper or bronze. It is also common to buy gold and diamonds of different colours and sizes. It is recommended to be careful with the black market and opt for those manufacturers with an official license. Some of the most renowned jewellery shops in Cape Town are Uwe Koetter and Philip Wulfsohn Jewellery.
Leather Goods
Leather goods are another of the great attractions when it comes to shopping in South Africa. In many of its markets or stores, you can find articles made with animal skins such as crocodiles, ostrich, buffalo and snakes. From purses to belts and even handbags or clothing. Keep in mind that although the sale of these products is legal, in recent years the sale of animal skins has harmed the biodiversity of the country, and has created alot of controversy.
Wines & Liquors
Near to Cape Town are the Cape Winelands whose wines are very popular within the country and worldwide. Some of the best-known wineries are Lanzerac, Tokara, Klein Constantia, Fairview or Boschendal where, in addition to being able to taste their crops, they are the perfect place to take buy some bottles to take home. In terms of liquors, those of Marula and Van der Hum and Buchu Brandy stand out and can be purchased in the city’s shopping centres.
