Diamonds
World-famous high-quality rough stones. Tourists must purchase from authorized shops.
Category: Minerals
Specialties in Sierra Leone
Learn about local specialties and celebrated products of this country
Local specialties
Cocoa Beans
Fruity-flavored cocoa produced in forest regions.
Category: Ingredients
Palm Oil
Deep red traditionally produced oil, essential for stews.
Category: Ingredients
Batik Cloth
Colorful wax-resist dyed fabric. Popular for clothing and tablecloths.
Category: Crafts
Country Cloth
Hand-woven cotton fabric. Features geometric patterns unique to each tribe.
Category: Crafts
Star Beer
Domestic lager brewed since 1961. Light taste, popular as a souvenir.
Category: Food products
Wooden Carved Masks
Symbolic masks of Poro and Sande secret societies. Popular as wall decorations.
Category: Crafts
Shea Butter
Natural cosmetic valued as a moisturizing cream.
Category: Other
Ginger Beer
Lightly carbonated beverage fermented from ginger and sugar.
Category: Food products
Rattan Basketry
Durable and light handmade baskets. Also practical as market shopping bags.
Category: Crafts