Quintessence

Top choice in Lagos


Out in the gated Parkview estate, Quintessence sells artworks and crafts, with an especially good selection of clothes and some antique carvings and artefacts. Some of the colourful, funky and original garments are made here, plus there are lovely embroidered Senegalese dresses.


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