Benin Cotton
One of West Africa''s major cotton producers; exported as high-quality cotton
Category: Ingredients
Specialties in Benin
Learn about local specialties and celebrated products of this country
Local specialties
Atakè (African Yam)
Long-storage staple tuber; important economic crop in the north
Category: Ingredients
Shea Butter
From northern savanna belt; valued as cooking oil and cosmetic ingredient
Category: Ingredients
Ahayochi Pottery
Simple water jars fired from red clay; excellent cooling properties
Category: Crafts
Tata Somba Model
Traditional house model figurines popular with tourists
Category: Folk Crafts
Calabash Crafts
Vessels and instruments carved and painted from gourds
Category: Crafts