Boutiques, arts & crafts
For the best Makonde carvings, arts and crafts, Artes Makonde (formerly CeeBee) is the best craft shop in Pemba, with a wide selection of silver jewellery from Ibo Island, baskets, Tinga Tinga paintings, and other ornaments. They are located outside the Nautilus Hotel on Wimbe Beach next to the casino, with a branch at the Pemba Beach Hotel as well. Makonde carving cooperatives and shops are located opposite the airport, at the southern entrance to Mbanguia market, behind the Super Wimbe restaurant on Wimbe beach, and in front of the Casa da Cultura on the coastal road just before the Pemba Beach Hotel. People will approach you on the beach to sell jewellery and ornaments, including turtle shell jewellery, coral, large shells and ivory. Please be aware that it is illegal to buy and sell any of these articles (except ivory which can be traded within Mozambique but only with a specific license, and may not be taken out of the country). Please support our efforts to protect the reef and marine life and rather buy other jewellery, carvings and ornaments.
Boutiques: At the Pemba Beach Hotel you can find souvenirs and a small range of toiletries and magazines at Mabuko and Peri-peri sells lovely swimming costumes and casual wear. There is also a small boutique at the Pemba Dolphin Restaurant on Wimbe beach which sells imported clothes, swim wear and souvenirs.
