Kariokor Market

4.0(4500 reviews)

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CBD

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Nairobi's best market for traditional crafts — brass work, beadwork, wooden carvings, and Kenya-branded souvenirs at prices you can negotiate. The energy is infectious and the artisans take pride in their work.

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Monday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

SaturdayClosed

SundayClosed

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Nairobi, Kenya

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I love going to Kariokor. How lucky it is to have brass, beads & kind people offering culture 🦋. Always a pleasure to appreciate culture. 🦋

JT

Jay Tarrique

6 months ago

Kariokor Market. A word I've heard zero times in my life. Lol. However, today, I had the golden opportunity of visiting this amazing place that's full of art. They have raw beads that you can buy at a...

RK

Ron Kith

a year ago

Best prices for traditional sandals, necklaces, Calabashes, wooden carvings and Kenya branded t-shirts. A lot of other local curials are available here. Good place to get souvenirs. It does get busy s...

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Javed Khan

3 years ago

An incredible market. Such a hugh variety of African art and crafts. Mostly maasi beads and beautiful leather goods. The prices are for locals and you won't find many tourists here. The market is quit...

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lennorld Hellen

a year ago

It has beautiful baskets and sandals, jewelleries made from brass, shells beads and even bones. For local and made in Kenya enthusiasts this is your market Especially if you want to shop on the days...

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