The desire to transform the perception of West African art perpetuated by the global art world is the driving force behind Edje Art.

A veritable treasure trove of contemporary home accessories, furniture, objets d’art and jewellery from around the world, La Maison is curated by Nada Moukarzel, whose keen eye for stylish interior design is in evidence at every turn.

Social enterprise Trashy Bags was set up in 2008 as a means of recycling and reusing the endless plastic water and yoghurt wrappers deposited on the streets of Accra.

This multi-faceted workshop-cum-art emporium employs artisans of characteristically Ghanaian and West African goods.

Established in 1996 by Hungarian-born artist Kati Torda Dagadu, who regularly stages beadwork exhibitions in Accra, Sun Trade has a large selection of necklaces, bracelets and earrings made of bronze, coconut shell, bullhorn and various other locally sourced materials.

Tucked away behind a white building on Oxford Street, Jewelart could easily go unnoticed, which, for anyone with a penchant for unique pieces of handcrafted silver or gold jewellery, would be a shame.

An inviting community-based boutique and events space displaying and selling well-curated Ghanaian-made and African-influenced items such as woven shopping bags, leather sandals, organic face creams and tasty condiments.

This unmissable store is run by the NGO Women in Progress. Everything sold here is fairly traded and made in Ghana, mostly by women.

A one-stop-shop for arts and crafts, this is a popular location with tourists. The stalls are crammed full of textiles, carvings, bags, musical instruments, clothing and jewellery.

Compared to the chaos of the Arts Centre, this East Legon store is something of a relief.