Ankara handmade purse
KES 5,600
1 / 1Beaded leather clutch bags
KES 3,200
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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Made to be used
Kiondo baskets are woven tightly, so they keep their shape for years, at the market and long after.
Ask at the stall how long a kiondo takes to weave.
From the stall
Woven, stitched and lined by hand
A kiondo starts as sisal fibre that is dyed and woven into a basket, then finished with leather straps or an Ankara lining. Totes and purses are cut and stitched in small workshops.
Where it's made
Woven sisal, Ankara cloth
The kiondo is woven by hand from sisal. Our bags pair that weaving with Ankara cloth and leather.
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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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