The shop is based on community women empowerment, they make the beads from clay to finished items in the shop. Various women from different parts of the country benefit from this fantastic idea. They take you through step by step of the process of their crafts.

The best African craft shop in Nairobi, Utamaduni is a must to drop into on the way to some of the exciting venues in Nairobi's green suburb of Karen/Langata, known for the famous writer, Karen Blixen's original farm with beautiful views of the Ngong hills. Incorporate a visit to this unique house of crafts on the day of your visit to the baby elephants, feeding the giraffes and Kazuri beads. The shop, a converted Kikuyu house with 18 shops, is a treasure trove of African crafts, antiques and art, with friendly staff to assist and help pack or ship if needed. After shopping stop and have refreshments in the large beautiful garden restaurant and if you are a bird watcher the many exotic birds will keep you entertained. Make sure you make Utamaduni a part of your Kenya holiday itinerary.

One of the craft center, view men working on the wood carving and you have variety of wood crafts.

The market moves around the city on different days of the week, typically operating from 8am to 6pm at each location. Tuesday: Westgate Shopping Mall in Westlands (the upper car park) relocated to Kijabe Street opposite the Norfolk Hotel Wednesday: Capital Centre on Mombasa Road near the airport Thursday: Nakumatt Junction Shopping Mall on Ngong Road Friday: Village Market in Gigiri (the upper car park) Saturday: The High Court parking lot in the city center (behind the Hilton) Sunday: Yaya Centre in Hurlingham