Kazuri Beads – Jewellery Workshop in Karen

Kazuri Beads is a jewellery workshop and shop on Langata Road in Karen, Nairobi. Since 1975 it has made hand-shaped, hand-painted ceramic beads that are turned into necklaces, bracelets and earrings sold in Kenya and abroad.

Every bead is formed from African clay and finished by artisans in the Karen workshop. Kazuri was set up to give fair, steady work to local women, especially single mothers, and it still offers fair wages, safe working conditions and skills training.

Visitors are welcome for free guided tours from Monday to Saturday to see each stage of bead making, and groups of more than 15 should book ahead. The Kazuri Bead Bar runs jewellery-making classes with all tools and materials provided. The shop sells the full range, and an onsite coffee shop serves Kenyan coffee, tea and pastries, Monday to Saturday.

Call +254 707 745 365 or email marketing@kazuri.co.ke. Shop online on the Kazuri Beads website.