Ushafa Pottery Village
Ushafa
A traditional pottery village of the Gwari people, where visitors can watch women hand-building and firing pots. It is a good place to buy local ceramics.
Ushafa is a traditional village of the Gwari people on the northern outskirts of Abuja, beside Usuma Dam. It is famous for handmade pottery and carries on the tradition of Ladi Kwali, Nigeria's celebrated potter. At the village pottery centre, visitors can watch women coil-build water jars and flower vases, and buy pottery and small crafts on the spot. Prices are negotiable. The village is spread out, so it is best to hire a local guide, and always ask permission before photographing people.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Usuma Dam
- Jabi Lake
- Wuse Market
- Abuja Arts and Crafts Village
- Unity Fountain
- Millennium Park
- Magicland Amusement Park
- National Children's Park and Zoo