Ankara Black & White Essence
KES 1,350
1 / 2African-inspired fabric appliqués
KES 2,900
Handmade in Kenya and sold by the maker at our stalls at The Hub Karen. Ask for the story behind it.
Getting it home
- Carry it. Wrapped at the stall for your suitcase.
- Collect it. Pick it up at the market in Karen.
- Ship it. We send it to your home abroad.
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Colour carries meaning
Red is the colour most people picture, but shukas come in blues, greens, yellows and pinks. Many families have a favourite, and the patterns change from market to market.
Ask at the stall which colour the seller would choose for you.
From the stall
The Maasai shuka
The shuka is part of everyday Maasai dress: a herder's wrap, a blanket, a shawl. Ours are chosen and sold by the families who wear them.
Where it's made
Cut and sewn by hand
Ankara and kitenge arrive as bright bolts of cloth. Tailors cut them into dresses, shirts and two-pieces, and the finished pieces come to our stalls at The Hub Karen.
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Packed at the market, tracked to your door
Card or M-Pesa
Prices in Kenyan shillings
Collect at the market
Order online, pick up in Karen
Ask the maker
Every piece comes with its story
Before you buy
Questions visitors ask
Will it fit in my suitcase?
Each product shows whether it fits in carry-on, needs a checked bag, or is best shipped. We wrap every piece at the stall so it travels safely.
Do you ship abroad?
Yes. We pack your order at the market and ship it to your home address. The shipping cost is shown at checkout before you pay.
Can I pay with M-Pesa or a foreign card?
Yes. You can pay with Visa, Mastercard or M-Pesa. Prices are in Kenyan shillings, with an approximate US dollar price shown to help you compare.
Can I collect my order at the market?
Yes. Choose "Collect at the market" at checkout and pick it up from our stalls at The Hub Karen, any day of the week.
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