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ABOUT Make your own bangle

Silver is a metal that is associated with beauty and protection. One of the most popular jewellery accessories in The Gambia are bangles, which are believed to protect the person wearing them. Spend a day with a silversmith and make your unique souvenir with special powers.
Workshop
skills
community
culture and tradition

Day with a silversmith

Pick up at your location

We will pick you up at the place of your stay. 

Your adventure begins at Serekunda - approximately 15 minutes drive from the main tourist areas. 

What to expect

from Silversmith Workshop

Your day starts in Serrekunda, in the workshop where you will witness and learn about the steps in the process of making your bangle. You will be able to participate and try out the skills of silver smithery yourself while tasting delicious attaya. The process takes about three hours. You will walk home with a beautiful hand-made silver souvenir, which you helped to make. If you wish, you can conclude your workshop at the Senegambia Craft Market, where you will be able to check out other hand-made silver jewellery and visit colourful shops with various hand-made products.

End of tour

We will drop you off at the place of your stay. 

RATES

Rates are per person and might vary depending on the availability.

PRICES

Private workshop
7,200 GMD
Couple workshop
5,600 GMD

inclusions

What is included

  • Workshop 
  • Tips for facilitators
  • Safety equipment 
  • Water
  • Tasting attaya
  • Transportation from main tourist areas or hotels 
  • Personalized end product - silver bangle

What is excluded

  • Transportation outside main tourist areas or hotels
  • Personal items (souvenirs, drinks, travel insurance, visa fees)
  • Accommodation, meals and international flights to and from The Gambia
Can start any day
Depending on the availability, activity can start in any day of the week.
Perfect for couples
Create your personalized souvenir which will remind you on a nice time together.
3-4 hours
Workshop takes approximately three to four hours.
Great for solo travellers
Trip is not suitable for groups.
Customization Option
There can be minor changes to the trip.
Moderate activity
This activity requires light to moderate activity.
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FAQ

Can we adjust the trip?

Slight adjustments are possible.

What is the maximum number of people for group tour?

For workshop to be effective, the maximum number of the people should be 2. If you are interested to attend the workshop with your friends or family, send us an inquiry and we will send you and offer. 

Made in The Gambia: A day with silversmith

The Gambia is a country that is rich in talents and skills. We decided to get a closer look at one of them. Silver is very popular in The Gambia. If you look around, you will be able to see at least one ring and bangle on the hands of ladies and men. We are introducing an insight into the skills of gold and silversmith brothers Mamat Ndure and Njaga Njie.
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GET A DEEPER INSIGHT INTO YOUR ADVENTURE

Learn about the process of making a silver jewellery
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OFFERED BY

Mamat & Njaga

Mamat and Njaga are members of an extended family of gold and silversmiths. They learnt the craft from their grandfather, who was a silver and goldsmith. They started when they were still at school, and after completing high school, they ventured into the business and opened their shop. It is almost 30 years now since they started as silversmiths. 

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