Kazuri Beads Factory

The concept of a bead workshop to help single mothers is great. Not sure how it went from this concept to a place that charges an arm and a leg with a less than enthused guide in Karen, a posh area of Nairobi. I guess it’s one way to nonprofit-wash a business and exploit the locals. New location is in a fancy office park.

If you're looking for bead work to gift someone, this is an ideal stop. Located conveniently off Karen-Langata road, Kazuri is a workshop dealing with handmade,yes, handmade jewellery,ranging from bracelets, earrings and necklaces. On site is a factory tour., take it to appreciate the beadwork and dedication into making the pieces magnificent!

Literally, a must see wonder. The jewelry is artistic beauty.. Google it please

I took a tour of the factory which was very interesting. Philip was a helpful guide and answered all my questions. There is a nice gift shop where you can buy finished jewelry as well as individual beads. This is a great way to support local!

When we came to the factory, a really sweet lady gave us a tour and explained how the breads are made from start to finish. Afterward we went to the little shop, that you can see in the pictures. They sell very beautiful bracelets, necklaces, earnings, and also little animal figures. Everything is made by hand as you will learn during the tour.

Great to see the work carried out here. Each piece is unique and handmade

With a lot of love and care they make here the most beautiful, handmade jewelry. All beads are handmade and handpainted. The initiative provides jobs to 100 women. The guided tour is very interesting. Great to do with children. Kazuri can be also ordered online.

This is a place that has the local and ethic Kenyan ladies practice their arts and craft of making beads from clay. Necklaces, bracelets and earrings are available for purchase. You can also pick your own beads and prepare custom jewelry yourself. Lucy helped me to put together a custom necklace and was very helpful. A certain percentage of the proceeds go to support the ladies working here and their families. Also there a tip box where you can tip generously to them and all tips are divided equally. There a nice snack bar on the premises that serves tea, coffee and cold drinks. John at the bar was very friendly and made us delicious kenyan tea. Strongly recommended to visit if you are in Nairobi.