Curio, Textile & Local Fine Art
No Shopping Malls but most of these places will meet your requirements!
Gallery Shops
MyEye and Baraka are the only Galleries in Lamu. MyEye is in Shela village next to Janaatan Hotel while Baraka gallery is in Lamu town along the main street next to AirKenya booking office. Different stuff and collections ranging from textile, curio, jewels, local art and others. In both places Visa & Credit Card is accepted
Kikoy, Sandals & Curio Shops
There are few more good stores selling similar products in both Lamu and Shela village. The same kikoy has different prices in different stores depending on the type of store. We ask you to look around and compare prices. Most tuorists recommend the following stores:
Aman Shop – (Shela)
Aman boutique has an exclusive collection of fine clothing, accessories and other one – offs. Here you can experience the Lamu boho style. Credit & Visa card accepted
Aalyshah Designs – (Shela)
It has a comprehensive range of beads, clothing, sandals, beach wear, curio and Kikoys. A good place to buy presents for your friends and family. The supply here is both Wholesale and Retail. Located behind Peponi hotel just next to peponi street shop. Local service local price!
Contact:Abdulnasser
E-mail:aalyshadesigns@hotmal.com
Call: +254 722 379934.
Peponi Street Shop – (Shela)
It’s one of the Local places where you can buy some food stuff and clothes. Special beach towels, sandles, ciggarattes and many other products are available at the market price. The shop is open everyday as from 6:00AM – 5:00PM. Buy Kikoy at Ksh 300/-.
Local Art by JKoi
J.Koi has been involved in several workshops including the Kuona Trust 2006 in Lamu and Thupelo in Capetown. His work has inspired so many tourists visiting Lamu. He does T-Shirt printing, Abstract painting and others.
Lamu Furniture
Lamu is famous for its wood carving and the fine finish of the swahili furniture.You can also use your own design and create your own bespoke furniture. Lamu Holiday Solutions can arrange packaging and shipment.
Masai Market
Open everyday as from 7:30 AM. It is located along the seafront next to Civil Servants night club. Variety of products to buy and the price is negotiable.
