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You are packed and ready to leave for a business trip when out of the blue, your significant other yells from the living room, “Please buy me something unique when coming back!” And suddenly, you are caught wondering what a unique souvenir is and where on earth it is people go to buy one Well, we are here to help. There are affordable, traditional souvenirs which you can purchase and your friends and colleagues will deeply appreciate. Jovago.com, Africa’s No 1 Hotel Booking Portal offers ideas on some unique items to buy when you travel. Adire fabrics Adire are traditional fabrics mainly produced in Ogun and Lagos state. It is a garment designed by dipping plain white cloth in indigo. Afterwards, beautiful patterns are made on the cloth using candles. The ancient town of Itoku, in Abeokuta, Ogun State hosts an annual carnival as the home of Adire but you can get the fabric there and around the country all year long. Cane Items The Mende cane village under the Odo-Iyalaro Bridge in Maryland is abuzz every week with cane weavers making different household items like baskets, chairs, tables and hampers . You may want visit the Mende cane village to purchase the aforementioned items to give your home a unique and traditional look. Leather/hides shoes, bag, and belt Hide is available in large quantities in Northern Nigeria because of the peculiar culture of cow rearing. It is oftentimes processed, tanned and made into different leather materials like wallets, bags, belts, shoes, and jewelleries. Pottery (Pots and Dishes) From Igbaja and Igbomina in Kwara, to Afikpo in Ebonyi and Gwari in Niger , the art of making pottery thrives. In all these destinations enhanced by their spectacular historical past, travellers can purchase products like pots, plates and vases. It is no doubt a souvenir that would be appreciated. Black Soap Black soap is the last souvenir that a traveller would think of buying, but it would be a wonderful idea if you actually purchased it. The health benefits of the soap are limitless. It can help cure various skin infections and is made from dried plantains. Today, black soap is well packaged and readily available in destination stores and hotels across Nigeria. Photo credit: snapshotjourneys.com