Maasai culture is one of the richest
and original cultures in Kenya, and what other name to fit such a market that
is rich in Kenyan culture and originality.
The beautiful bit about Maasai market is that almost all the products
sold there are uniquely Kenyan and the range of items is very impressive. It is
a true festival of culture and form that sells Kenyan made arts and crafts.
With its richness in color and form,
they all vie for the customer’s eye. Considering
the number of traders that the market has, you can just imagine how each one of
them manages to stay at the top of the game each day. They have mastered the
art of enticing their customers with originality.
Because of the culture part attached
to it, the market attracts customers from different locations. Their customers range from foreign tourists
and locals alike who come to look for unique handicrafts to adorn themselves
and their homes.
Some of the Items sold at Maasai Market.
The market a variety of items that
are quite appealing to the eye. This a place in Nairobi where to shop different items. You can
find anything from clothes to wooden and brass carvings Colorful kikois,
curios, batiks, sculptures, paintings baskets, bead works and many other
interesting African handicrafts jewelry and souvenirs.
Location of Maasai Market
Maasai market is an open air market located
along slip road and also at City Market.
As you get through the gates you are welcomed with color and form that
gives you that urge to walk through admiring the rich culture.
The market’s venue also rotates among
different shopping centers and other locations within Nairobi. This is a way for the traders to make it easy
for those shoppers who don’t have time to go to specific areas. They move from
place to place to bring the product near your reach. All you have to do is mark the days that you
are likely to find them at a place near you.
Market Days at Different Venues
Tuesdays
Off Kijabe Street near Text Book Centre – City Centre
Prestige
Plaza, 1st floor - Hurlingham
Globe
Round about – City Centre
Wednesday
Capital
Centre – along Mombasa Road
Thursdays
The
Junction Shopping Mall, 3rd floor Parking – along Ngong Road
Friday
Village
Market – at Gigiri
Galleria
Shopping Mall – at Karen
At
the Junction of Langata Road and Magadi Road
Saturdays
Adam’s
Arcade – along Ngong Road
Supreme
Court Parking – At the City Centre
Sundays
Yaya
Centre
Adams
Arcade – along Ngong Road
Safari
Park Hotel – along Thika Road
Opening Hours
The market is open from 8.00/9am in
the morning till evening at 6:00pm. You can choose the time and day that is convenient
for you to go shopping.
The good thing about the Maasai
market is that most of the times, you will be dealing with the actual people
making the products therefore it is very possible to get a customized product
just for you. Therefore, you need to
bring out the Kenyan in you; Maasai market is the place to visit.
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