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There are many local artists from various countries in Africa, the Congo, Kenya, Ivory Coast, Zimbabwe, Tanzania and Swaziland, working crafts. Products in Gifts Maasai are normally derived from these artists.
Most visitors to Africa, particularly Kenya origin, 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 major cities.
Remember that although it is quite easy to store these items in a truckload of earth, at some point you have to answer all your memories in your backpack – and be able to use it! I remember specialties include:
Kenya – In Kenya, you will find the following products:
- Masai Accounts
- Maasai Blankets
- Batik
- Giraffes Wood (market of the city of Nairobi)
- Kangas kikois and version – both men and women in a sarong (shops in Nairobi)
- Baskets
- Necklaces
- Animals Beads
- Beaded Bangles
- Beaded Cabins
- Bowls
- Bracelets
- Necklaces
- Keyrings
- Telephone animals and telephone cable wire Bowls
- African Crafts
- African masks
- Copper Bracelets
- Door Stopper
- Hair Accessories
- Kitchen Utensils
- Letter opener
- Napkin Rings
- Wooden animals
All these products were purchased from small communities and villages where the manufacture and sale traditional craft has provided the artisans with sustainable income. This has also enabled these communities to convey their traditional heritage, culture and tradition to other generations, so they are not lost Africa suffers from Westernization.
A shop Online was created primarily to provide a market for African artists and artisans to sell their products to the outside world and are providing 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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