MAASAI MARKET
Read moreThis is Arusha's must-visit market for Maasai handicrafts. The women each have their own little stall, either inside or out front, selling their handmade wares, often the same types of objects but in different colors. An interesting community project with prices far lower than anywhere else for this type of craft. Competition is fierce, and you're bound to be hassled by the vendors. It can be tiring, but that's the game! Try to haggle and get your items from different stalls.
SIDAI DESIGNS
Read moreAre you fascinated by Maasai jewelry, but find the craftsmanship too basic? Sidai Designs is a top-of-the-range jewelry store employing Maasai women and ensuring that its products are beautifully finished in traditional glass beads (not plastic). A tradition handed down from generation to generation, beading is tedious and no longer earns families much money. The designs of the accessories sold are incredibly beautiful and long-lasting. A great address to discover and take away with lots of gifts.