Skip the generic souvenir stalls and head to Karen to watch the actual clay-to-bead process. It’s loud, busy, and genuinely impressive seeing hundreds of women hand-shaping and glazing every piece. A walkthrough takes 30 minutes, but the shop will suck you in for an hour. Prices here are significantly lower than in Nairobi’s malls. Pair this with a morning at the Giraffe Centre nearby for the perfect low-key afternoon. Grab the colorful 'mismatch' sets.
