There are many local artists from various African countries, from Congo, Kenya, Ivory Coast, Zimbabwe, Tanzania and Swaziland who do work craft. Products on Maasai Gifts are normally derived from these artists.
Most Visitors to Africa and particularly Kenya home with memories of the Maasai community – from jewelary the smallest to the largest wooden giraffe. The Maasai are known for their handicrafts and souvenirs. All these products are available in most shops and markets in almost all large cities.
Remember that even if it is fairly easy to store these items on a truckload of earth, at some point you have to answer all your memories in your backpack – and be able to wear it! Remembrance specialties include:
Kenya – In Kenya, you will find the following products:
- Masai beads
- Maasai blankets
- Batiks
- Wooden Giraffes (Nairobi City market)
- kikois and Kangas – both male and female version of a sarong (shops in Nairobi)
- Baskets
- Necklaces
- Animals Beads
- Beaded Bangles
- Beaded Huts
- Bowls
- Bracelets
- Chokers
- Key Rings
- Phone Animals Wire and Telephone Wire Bowls
- African Crafts
- African Masks
- Copper Bangles
- Door Stopper
- Hair Accessories
- Kitchenware
- Letter Openers
- Napkin Rings
- Wooden animals
All these products were purchased from small communities and villages where the manufacture and sale of traditional handicrafts has provided the artisans with sustainable income. This has also enabled these communities to pass on their traditional heritage, culture and tradition to other generations, so they are not lost undergoes Africa Westernization.
An online shop was created primarily to provide a marketplace for artists and artisans in Africa to sell their products to the outside world are providing and sustainable income for their families.
About the Author:
Wilson owns Maasai Curio Shop, one of Kenyas’s largest online souvenirs and curios stores. Our mission is to provide stunning and classic crafts that are unique! We stock a range of eye catching pieces from wooden carvings, maasai blankets, beaded bangles and belts,napkin rings, bracelets, necklaces and other products from the African Culture – our extensive range has something for everyone! Visit my website at http://www.maasaigiftshop.com
Article Source: ArticlesBase.com – African Curios- African Souvenirs
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