What Shanga is known for
Shanga is a social enterprise that employs people with disabilities to make glass beads, jewelry, textiles, and homeware, much of it from recycled materials. Visitors to its Arusha workshop can watch the glass-blowing and weaving and buy directly from the makers.
Best for — Recycled-glass beads and jewelry; Handwoven textiles and homeware; Watching artisans at work
Tanzania — handmade at the Shanga workshop, Arusha
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Where next
- Au Filet de Gruyères — Switzerland
- Western Isles Designs (The Weaving Shed) — United Kingdom
- Ma Té Sai — Laos
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