Kenya Shopping Tips by call_me_rhia

the handcraft cohoperative: wood carving in malindi

The handcraft cohoperative is the home of truly beautiful carved wooden objects. There are several cohoperatives in town - only one being state run. It's the one that sells carvings of much better quality than the others, and you can also see the artisans at work.

What to buy: The most beautiful things I saw were some little tables with carved elephants - and some really peculiar chairs in Lamu style: you can take them apart in two pieces so that they are easy to carry on the plane.

What to pay: Not too expensive, considering the quality. The price depends on your bargaining skills

Address: malindi

Directions: about 2 kms from the old town in Malindi

Theme: Local Craft