The Kitengela Glass Tour:
The Kitengela glass & Anselm hot glass factory tours start from Nairobi in the morning or afternoon. Mornings are better as you can see the glass being modeled as the furnaces are mostly tuned on during morning hours. The Kitengela hot glass & melt glass factory specializes in making recycled glass mosaic, uniquely designed and colorful bejeweled chandelier, murals, mosaic window panes, glass furniture and many other decorative and uniquely shaped glass animals.
The Kitengela glass & Anselm’s glass studio has made some of the known large glass masterpieces like the 12m high mosaic wall at Laico Regency hotel in Nairobi and the 4mx5m high glass wall at the Nairobi national museum. They have a large red-brick dome built by Anselm Croze which houses a number of furnaces used to melt recycled glass used in blowing and making uniquely designed chandeliers, decorated mirror frames, glass lampshades, glass wind chimes, exquisite beadworks, kitchen glassware, Dalle de verre furniture, panels and sculptures among other things.
Kazuri Beadwork Factory:
The Kazuri Beads Factory is an artisan workshop in Mbagathi Ridge in Nairobi. The establishment is famous for making ceramic beads, jewellery and pottery. Guided tours include observing the women's work and visiting the different sections of the factory-like the clay processing area, pottery room, storage facilities etc.
The Kazuri Beads Factory is known for its workforce of over 300 women from villages around the city. These women make jewellery, cups, plates, vases etc., by hand and paint them in bright colours to represent the culture of Kenya. The establishment dates back to 1975. One can also try their hand at pottery under an employee's guidance and buy some items from the store on the premises.
