Nairobi Masai Market Day Tours
The Nairobi Masai market day tour package in Kenya is a visit to a local curio market to buy souvenirs made locally by the Masai and other tribes in Kenya. The 1-day Nairobi Masai market visit follows the mobile market which moves from one location to the other each day of the week. There is no Masai market on Monday but its available all the other days of the week.
The popularity of the Masai market is simply the wide variety of curio items. The market brings together traders from all over Kenya to sell their wares. This means that the Masai market is a one stop market to buy any traditional items from wrap overs to sandals, from soap stone carvings to wood carvings and from printed t shirts to branded caps. You got it all at the Nairobi Masai markets.
The Nairobi Masai market day tours will allow you to buy a lot of locally produced items. Whenever you are buying from the Masai market, you are promoting the local indigenous people who make such things. The items you can buy from a Masai market day tours include but not limited to:-
The Nairobi Masai market is full of beadwork jewelry. The Masai people are renowned for the elaborate and colorful bead ornaments. The Masai women make all types of bead jewelry including neck braces, necklaces, bracelets, and hair bands. These are very colorful items and in high demand by visitors to a Masai market.
1. African cloth items at Nairobi Masai Market
There are as many varieties of cloth items as there are people in the market. The vendors at the Masai market exhibit all types of colorful cloth items including the famous Kikoi. This is a red wrap-around shawl that is mainly used by the Masai people to fend of the wind and cold in their plains. Masai love the colour red and these Kikoi sheets are extremely popular with visitors to the market. This applies for both local people and foreign visitors to the markets. The Nairobi Masai market also features many African clothing like shirts, caps, straw hats, safari wear, and accessories.
2. Carvings at Nairobi Masai Market
Masai market has it all when it comes to carvings. The most common are the wood carvings of wildlife animals including giraffes, lions, and elephants among others. Some of the carvings are so large that they have to be shipped to you once you have bought them. The large elephant and giraffe carvings are ornate and very well polished standing at more than 5ft or more. These are very suitable for being displayed besides large doorways in large mansions. We also have the human figurines carved from wood to look like old Masai elders and other animals. Some of the carvings can also be used as key holders and fridge magnets. Other carvings are made from soap stone from the Kisii people of Kenya. This very fine and smooth stone carvings are popular and they curve such items as ostrich eggs, chess board among other animal figurines.
3. Footwear at Nairobi Masai Market
Masai Markets in Nairobi are popular for their exquisite and beautifully decorated footwear mainly sandals. The trades sell items like leather sandals, tyre sandals among others. The patterns and fashions of these sandals is so diverse and in some cases colorful that you can’t leave one behind. The Masai sandals would be very ideal for outdoor or the beach.
4. Cultural Face Masks and Head gear at Masai Market
The Masai market also has a few exhibitors selling very interesting face masks from the various tribes of Kenya. Face masks were used in cultural festivities like dances or exorcism rituals. These face masks come in all shapes and forms from scary looking ones to happy masks. The scary masks must have been used for some witchcraft, voodoo or exorcism rituals among the various tribes to instill fear and mysticism. While most of these rituals are no longer practiced, the relics of these ceremonies and the accompanying paraphnelia continues to be produced for the market.
5. House decorative items at Masai market
The Nairobi Masai market is full of items that you can use to decorate your living room. These range from African themed painting s by famous African painters to murals and photos and drapes. You can get any type of wall hangings from the Masai market to introduce an African theme in your living room or bedroom. There are also lots of bird’s carvings that you can use to put on your chimney shelf. Others include book shelf dividers and book markets to buy. If you are looking to have an African themed life or house, you have it all at the Nairobi Masai market. Unfortunately, you may have to get the swords and spears shipped to you as these cannot be allowed on your flight.
The Masai markets are located in different places on different days of the week. Nowadays however, there is more than 1 Masai market in different venues in a single day due to demand and you may choose the one closest to you. Below is the Nairobi Masai market location and places to find the market across the week.
Book your Visit to Nairobi Masai market by sending a quick whatsapp message to Robert at +254722661827 or email us at info@sojournsafaris.co.ke
Nairobi Masai Market Day Tours
The Nairobi Masai market day tour is a visit to a local curio market to buy souvenirs made locally by the Masai and other tribes in Kenya. The Nairobi Masai market is a mobile market which moves from one location to the other each day of the week. There is no Masai market on Monday but its available all the other days of the week.
The popularity of the Masai market is simply the wide variety of curio items. The market brings together traders from all over Kenya to sell their wares. This means that the Masai market is a one stop market to buy any traditional items from wrap overs to sandals, from soap stone carvings to wood carvings and from printed t shirts to branded caps. You got it all at the Nairobi Masai markets.
The Nairobi Masai market day tours will allow you to buy a lot of locally produced items. Whenever you are buying from the Masai market, you are promoting the local indigenous people who make such things. The items you can buy from a Masai market day tours include but not limited to:-
The Nairobi Masai market is full of beadwork jewelry. The Masai people are renowned for the elaborate and colorful bead ornaments. The Masai women make all types of bead jewelry including neck braces, necklaces, bracelets, and hair bands. These are very colorful items and in high demand by visitors to a Masai market.
1. African cloth items at Nairobi Masai Market
There are as many varieties of cloth items as there are people in the market. The vendors at the Masai market exhibit all types of colorful cloth items including the famous Kikoi. This is a red wraparound shawl that is mainly used by the Masai people to fend of the wind and cold in their plains. Masai love the colour red and these Kikoi sheets are extremely popular with visitors to the market. This applies for both local people and foreign visitors to the markets. The Nairobi Masai market also features many African clothing like shirts, caps, straw hats, safari wear, and accessories.
2. Carvings at Nairobi Masai Market
Masai market has it all when it comes to carvings. The most common are the wood carvings of wildlife animals including giraffes, lions, and elephants among others. Some of the carvings are so large that they have to be shipped to you once you have bought them. The large elephant and giraffe carvings are ornate and very well polished standing at more than 5ft or more. These are very suitable for being displayed besides large doorways in large mansions. We also have the human figurines carved from wood to look like old Masai elders and other animals. Some of the carvings can also be used as key holders and fridge magnets. Other carvings are made from soap stone from the Kisii people of Kenya. This very fine and smooth stone carvings are popular and they curve such items as ostrich eggs, chess board among other animal figurines.
3. Footwear at Nairobi Masai Market
Masai Markets in Nairobi are popular for their exquisite and beautifully decorated footwear mainly sandals. The trades sell items like leather sandals, tyre sandals among others. The patterns and fashions of these sandals is so diverse and in some cases colorful that you can’t leave one behind. The Masai sandals would be very ideal for outdoor or the beach.
4. Cultural Face Masks and Head gear at Masai Market
The Masai market also has a few exhibitors selling very interesting face masks from the various tribes of Kenya. Face masks were used in cultural festivities like dances or exorcism rituals. These face masks come in all shapes and forms from scary looking ones to happy masks. The scary masks must have been used for some witchcraft, voodoo or exorcism rituals among the various tribes to instill fear and mysticism. While most of these rituals are no longer practiced, the relics of these ceremonies and the accompanying paraphnelia continues to be produced for the market.
5. House decorative items at Masai market
The Nairobi Masai market is full of items that you can use to decorate your living room. These range from African themed painting s by famous African painters to murals and photos and drapes. You can get any type of wall hangings from the Masai market to introduce an African theme in your living room or bedroom. There are also lots of bird’s carvings that you can use to put on your chimney shelf. Others include book shelf dividers and book markets to buy. If you are looking to have an African themed life or house, you have it all at the Nairobi Masai market. Unfortunately, you may have to get the swords and spears shipped to you as these cannot be allowed on your flight.
The Masai markets are located in different places on different days of the week. Nowadays however, there is more than 1 Masai market in different venues in a single day due to demand and you may choose the one closest to you. Below is the Nairobi Masai market venue and places to find the market across the week.
Book your Visit to Nairobi Masai market by sending a quick whatsapp message to Robert at +254722661827 or email us at info@sojournsafaris.co.ke
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