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July 24/19: Kazuri Bead Factory

7/24/2019

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Today we drove to what felt like the other side of Nairobi to the Kazuri Bead factory.  A few more 'jams' and we got there!
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When we arrived, they had rolled out the red carpet for us!  Okay, it really was for the First Ladies of Kenya and Botswana, but it could have been for us!
We were given a tour of the factory starting from the beginning, the clay, and how it is processed, to the shaping of the beads and pottery, to the painting and firing!  Then we went shopping (with the first ladies)!
After that we enjoyed some drinks and a bite to eat before making our way back to the guest house. 
Tomorrow we are back at Tumaini School for a meeting with the school board as well as spending more time with the children!!
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Cynthia Spence
7/24/2019 04:31:54 pm

Are the vendors at the market as aggresive as ever? Do they recognize you? The leadership and management of the Bead factory are to be commended for their foresight in acquiring the skills and raw materials to take the process from mud to desirable products! This gives them a much wider range of materials and finished goods.

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Jean Chrysostome
7/26/2019 05:17:57 am

Wonderful to read your blog again.

Looking forward to meeting you in Kigeme.

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Debbie and Slow
11/8/2019 10:52:04 pm

Absolutely fabulous place. These ladies are all amazing. Well worth a visit, you get a free tour and get to meet everyone. Then you have the opportunity to buy the high quality beads. We loved it so much we will return soon!

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