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What?
Get hands on with a local weaver and discover the traditional art of weaving in the heart of Mombasa. Create your own coaster, connect with local artisans and take your handmade piece home with you.
Where?
Mombasa Old Town, near Fort Jesus, at a local social enterprise.
When?
Available throughout the year and easily added to a Mombasa City or Food Tour.
Why?
Traditional crafts carry stories, skills and knowledge passed down through generations. This experience gives you the chance to learn directly from local weavers while supporting a social enterprise and keeping these skills alive.
How?
Meet your local weaver and learn the basics of traditional weaving while creating your own coaster. Everything you need is provided, and your artisan will guide you along the way.
Your visit creates income opportunities for local artisans and allows them to share their skills and craft with travellers from around the world.
By learning traditional weaving directly from local makers, you help create interest in a craft that carries cultural knowledge from one generation to the next.
Your experience supports a social enterprise working to create opportunities through local skills, creativity and community.
Rather than simply buying a souvenir, you get to meet the maker and create something yourself. It’s a small but meaningful way to connect with Mombasa beyond the usual tourist spots.
Arrive in the heart of Mombasa Old Town and meet your local weaver at the social enterprise. Get settled, meet the artisans and prepare to get your hands busy!
Learn about the traditional art of weaving before having a go yourself. With guidance from the wonderful weaver, start weaving your very own coaster and discover the skill behind this beautiful craft.
Take a moment to chat with the artisans, ask questions and learn more about their craft and the work of the social enterprise. It’s a simple experience, but there’s plenty of room for stories, learning, laughs and connection.
Finish your coaster, admire your handiwork and take it home with you. You’ll leave with a handmade souvenir and a little more appreciation for the people and traditions behind it.
The workshop takes around 30 minutes, making it an easy addition to a Mombasa City or Food Tour.
Not at all! Your local weaver will guide you through the process, so beginners are more than welcome.
Yes! It is a short, hands on activity that can be enjoyed by both adults and children.
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