::Diani Travel

Shopping in Kenya can be a lot of fun and a large pain at the same time. The first thing to realize is that bargaining is a must. Almost anywhere you go to buy something you will be able and expected to bargain. Shop for local handicrafts and art, including wood carvings of animals and people, sisal baskets, Masai and Kikuyu beadwork, handwoven kanga (sarong) fabric, Kisii soapstone, intricately carved gourds, ebony carvings, batik wall hangings, antiques (notably Arabic pieces), blue tanzanite or green tsavorite gemstones, and malachite.

The best available textiles in Kenya are found on the coast, known as the Khanga and the Kikoy. Khangas and Kikois are the local sarongs and serve many purposes...

Lovers of ethnic artifacts and objects will find plenty of traditional and tribal items in Kenya. Spears are particularly sought after and come apart into several sections making them easy to transport...

Kenya is a good place to find traditional musical instruments. Drums are very easy to find. Many of Kenya's traditional cultures developed musical forms based around drumming, called Ngoma...