Pick up some Kenya Art, Souvenirs, Soapstone, Trinkets and Gifts when you go to Kenya. (You can Buy Art Prints and a few other items after you've returned home.)Below are Kenya Art items you can buy that are made in Kenya.
The mortar and pestle was made in Kisii, where local tradesmen and artists work. We also have a couple of lock boxes, and some simple figurines that are made of soapstone. More expensive and complex sculptures can be bought in larger cities like Nairobi. Soapstone is relatively inexpensive, it makes very nice keepsakes and gifts. Go to Kenya and bring your soapstone home in your You can also get a lot of nice gifts, souvenirs from tribes of Maasai.
You can get jewelry, decorated belts, watchbands, key rings, gourds, blankets, throws that are very nice. Prices vary:You can get nice hand beaded belts, watchbands and key rings at very reasonable prices. If you want something more elaborate-you will have to "haggle" with them and they may not want to sell it. The nicest jewelry, belts etc. is personal to them. It is elaborate and they wear it. It will cost you a Lot more. 4-5 times as much. Go just across the border to Tanzania and you can pick up fabric to make into wall hangings, or make into dresses or use as tablecloths as we have done in the past.
There is a wide assortment of Kenya art that you can buy while in Kenya. You can buy trinkets and jewelry from the Massai and local people- the same is true for pottery fabric and paintings. You can get Masks many places and art work by local Kenyans in Nairobi and in other towns. The best of it is a reflection of their land, wildlife, and way of life. After you've returned home You have the opportunity to buy Kenya art, photos, posters, tapestries here (Click on the picture), or you can buy just about any type or size of art for decorating your space...(use the search box to find specific artists or... Art Print
|
