10 Gift & Specialty Shops in Rwanda That You Shouldn't Miss

Another great way to support traditional Rwandan craft is to do some fair trade shopping! The Turi Kumwe Art Center showcases beautiful handcrafted jewelry, bags, and home goods. Red Rocks is committed to long-term collaboration, fair pay, and sustainability. Each product is tagged with the name of the artisan who crafted it, and if you have enough time, you can even commission your own specialty

xperience Rwanda one of four program that Turikumwe art center offers, crafts life-changing Service Learning Adventures, preparing students from across the world to be local and global leaders. Mission To create low-impact, service learning in the heart of east Africa.

THE FASHION STORE OF RWANDA. By RWANDA CLOTHING. RWANDA CLOTHING is a Rwandan-international fashion brand from Kigali producing fashion in Rwanda designed by Joselyne Umutoniwase

Christine's Creative Collections uses African Fabrics and traditional designs to create unique fashions tailored to individual tastes and demands. We are a small team of Rwandan designers/artists, led by Christine using our creative talents inspired by African styles to develop new and unique modern collections. - Fashion designs for individual taste - Accessories - African Interior Designing

Haute Baso is an ethical fashion brand for the modern individual looking for thoughtful, simple and functional designs. We are centered around the belief that “two heads are better than one” using fashion as vehicle for positive change towards the empowerment of women and youth who are integral to our value chain while contributing to preservation of culture in Rwanda. We draw inspiration from our vibrant culture to collaborate and merge traditional methods with new techniques to create pieces that are timeless. This philosophy exemplifies the modern African fashion industry’s outlook on combining sustainability, technology, modern design and African craftsmanship to produce beautifully made, ready to wear fashion & accessories.

As you visit Umuzabibu Mwiza, as seen on CNN African Marketplace in March 2019, witness firsthand this remarkable project and meet the women as they participate in the age old craft of spinning yarn from the fleeces of their own flock of Merino sheep. Using only hand tools and spinning wheels, discover how the women create organic yarn and dye it naturally with native plant materials such as cosmos petals, onionskins and eucalyptus leaves. After your tour, you will have an opportunity to purchase Handspun Hope yarn and hand knit products. We are certain you will find the perfect Handspun Hope keepsake to take home from your trip to Rwanda!

Recycled jewelry from padlocks, Cowbone, Cowhorn and assorted handicrafts from Rwanda and East Africa in general. Masks, baskets and souvenirs