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Shopping in
Kenia
Qué comprar en Kenia
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Salir de compras en Kenia es relativamente fácil, ya que tanto en su capital, Nairobi, o en las grandes ciudades como Mombasa, Nakuru o Lamu, suelen contar con populares mercados donde los locales exponen algunos de los productos más típicos del país, como el Masái Market o el Village Market.
Lo más abundante suele ser su artesanía, elaborada con la madera del país y siendo el ébano la más codiciada de todas ellas. También los artículos tribales son muy buscados por los viajeros, quienes desean llevarse aquellos que son utilizados por las diferentes tribus del país como los masáis, samburu, kikuyu o turkana, entre otros.
La mayoría de las joyas se centran en imitaciones de las que lucen las mujeres del país, aunque en los pueblos de la costa también es frecuente encontrar piezas en oro. Los precios son bastante económicos, aunque en la mayoría de los mercados suele ser habitual el regateo y el trueque con los objetos que lleves encima.

Clothes & Fabrics
One of the items most sought after by travelers in Kenya are the typical clothes worn by the many Kenyan tribes. Female dresses are called Kangas and are usually composed of two pieces, while male Kikois are one long kaftan style dress. The best areas to find them at a good price are Nairobi, Mombasa or Lamu. Batiks are popular fabrics that are commonly used for decorating the home. Its name comes from the technique used, where wax is used to create blank spaces between the colourful dyes used to colour the fabrics.. These are usually placed on the wall and have motifs of animals, landscapes or tribes.

Crafts
Wood is one of the most abundant materials in Kenya. The most precious of them all is ebony, although many street markets have fake imitations for sale. The best way to make sure it is authentic is by looking at the base and scraping it a little to make sure that the interior is also black. One of the most popular wooden crafts are Tanzania Makonde figures, which normally depict humans and animals. Wooden masks are also seen in most markets but be aware that they may not be authentic.

Jewellery
In most of the markets located in Nairobi or at the entrance of the national parks, you can find a great variety of costume jewellery and beads. You will find many colourful beaded necklaces and copper bracelets, some of which are adorned with coral or turquoise stones. Sometimes you will find ivory pendants too, although we advise against buying these are they encourage elephant poaching. Gold jewellery is commonly sold in coastal towns, often engraved with ethnic motifs.

Tribal Items
Close to the nature reserves and in the capital it is commonplace to find items used by traditional tribes such as spears, shields, cooking utensils and small chairs. The best place to look for these pieces in the Maasai Market, in Nairobi. They make a unique souvenir, but be careful to check that they are authentic if they are expensive.