Duration: 2–3 hours
Services that can be included:
– Transport by car to a local weaving workshop
– Raffia palm fiber and weaving materials
– Step-by-step guidance from a local artisan
– Your finished basket or hat to take home
– Light refreshments during the session
– Optional extras: private lesson, extended session for larger pieces
Price: €12 – €28 / person (depending on the piece made and group size)
– Free cancellation 24 hours before
– Free consultation on WhatsApp
– Fully customizable services, duration, and itinerary
– Price depends on options, group size, and availability
Craft your own souvenir, the traditional way
Raffia, made from the leaves of a native Malagasy palm, has long been used across the country for baskets, hats, and mats – and Sambava’s market is known locally as a good source of the craft. This hands-on workshop lets you learn the weaving technique directly from a local artisan and take home something you made yourself.
A relaxed, creative activity for individuals, couples, or families. Message our local booking managers on WhatsApp for a free consultation to plan your workshop.
Raffia, a Madagascar Original
The raffia palm is native to Madagascar, and its long, flexible leaf fibers have been woven into baskets, mats, and hats across the island for generations. In and around Sambava, raffia handicrafts are among the goods most associated with the local market.
Weaving is typically taught within families, passed from one generation to the next, making a workshop with a local artisan a genuine window into a still-living craft rather than a staged demonstration.
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