Goodie's African Interiors & Gifts, Nairobi
What to buy here: Beaded Bowls.
Besides being used for necklaces and other jewelry, the Maasai also use beads to make bowls, plates and other products used to carry everyday items. Some places will make items to order, so you can get anything from coasters to wine baskets. Because each piece is hand-beaded to form the item, it can take weeks to finish a large bowl or decorative piece. The Goodie's African Interiors & Gifts shop is a great place to start your shopping. If you have time, you can custom-order your beaded bowl, specifying the size, color and type of beads (ceramic, glass, wood) you want. Otherwise, pick one of the bowls already for sale in the store. They go from U$5 for a small ashtray-size bowl to over a hundred for a fruit bowl. Bowls are unlined so they’re not meant to hold liquids or anything wet or sticky that could damage the bead work.
Besides being used for necklaces and other jewelry, the Maasai also use beads to make bowls, plates and other products used to carry everyday items. Some places will make items to order, so you can get anything from coasters to wine baskets. Because each piece is hand-beaded to form the item, it can take weeks to finish a large bowl or decorative piece. The Goodie's African Interiors & Gifts shop is a great place to start your shopping. If you have time, you can custom-order your beaded bowl, specifying the size, color and type of beads (ceramic, glass, wood) you want. Otherwise, pick one of the bowls already for sale in the store. They go from U$5 for a small ashtray-size bowl to over a hundred for a fruit bowl. Bowls are unlined so they’re not meant to hold liquids or anything wet or sticky that could damage the bead work.
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Sight Name: Goodie's African Interiors & Gifts
Sight Location: Nairobi, Kenya (See walking tours in Nairobi)
Sight Type: Shopping
Sight Location: Nairobi, Kenya (See walking tours in Nairobi)
Sight Type: Shopping
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Adorned with the grace of savannah's majesty, the vibrant capital of Kenya, Nairobi, is where the rhythms of Africa intersect with the pace of urban life.
The history of this cosmopolitan metropolis dates back to the late 19th century when it was established as a British railway camp during the construction of the Uganda Railway. The city grew rapidly, attracting European settlers who saw... view more
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Travel Distance: 4.1 Km or 2.5 Miles
The history of this cosmopolitan metropolis dates back to the late 19th century when it was established as a British railway camp during the construction of the Uganda Railway. The city grew rapidly, attracting European settlers who saw... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.1 Km or 2.5 Miles
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