Souvenirs and handcraft Kenya
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There is a wide variety of craftwork in Kenya, from the spindly sculptures ('makondes') and precious wood or soap stone ornaments, to Masai handicraft (necklaces, calabashes, shields and spears), Arabic handicraft, precious stones and African cotton fabrics. The best site in Nairobi for shopping is the City Market. In Mombasa, go to the Akamba handicraft village - one of the biggest handicraft villages in Africa (4,000 people, west of Mombasa) ? which essentially produces wooden objects which are to be sold throughout the country. You do not bargain here, the prices are reasonable and the area is good for sightseeing.