Local specialties

Cotton

High-quality cotton cultivated in south.

Category: Agricultural Product

Gum Arabic

Natural thickener harvested from acacia trees.

Category: Resin

Chad Leather

Bags and sandals from dyed and embossed goat leather.

Category: Handicraft

Ennedi Rock Salt

Natural rock salt blocks transported by camel caravans.

Category: Mineral

Camel Milk Cheese

Long-term storage cheese made by desert nomads.

Category: Dairy

Sahel Honey

Wild honey from neem and acacia flowers.

Category: Food

Kakaki (Metal Horn)

Brass long tube instrument blown at festivals.

Category: Handicraft

Bead Ornaments

Colorful necklaces made by Sara women.

Category: Folk art

Pagne Cloth

Colorful wax print cloth.

Category: Textile

Kanem Spice Mix

All-purpose seasoning combining dried fish powder, cumin, and chili.

Category: Food