Location: Kigali
Top Things to do in Kigali
Top 10 Gift & Specialty Shops in Kigali, Kigali Province
Inhabited since the 11th-century, what is now Kigali has been the home of Twas, Tutsis and Hutus. The city sits on a series of verdant ridges and lush valleys, and has a Muslim Quarter and a bustling market. Rwanda's capital is the site of battles that left over a million, mostly Tutsi and moderate Hutus, dead. Kigali Memorial Centre is a permanent memorial to 1994's Genocide, built on a mass grave where 250,000 are buried. Kigali City Tour Bus offers an excellent introduction to this now safe, friendly city.
Restaurants in Kigali
1. Umutako Iwacu
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
2. Turi Kumwe Art Center
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
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
3. Turikumwe Art Center
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
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.
4. Rwanda Clothing Store
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5.0 based on 33 reviews
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
Reviewed By 111petere
Visited as part of my Fashion Tour from Heaven Tours. Immediately struck with how wonderful the whole shop was. Items of clothing edged by African material prints. Although I found nothing for me, I bought my husband a great shirt. The home section was incredible and I wanted to buy everything, but settled for two cushion covers - easier to fit in a suitcase.
5. Christine's Creative Collections
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
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
6. Haute Baso
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
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.
7. Toddle Care
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
8. Abraham Konga Jewelry Collections
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5.0 based on 22 reviews
Recycled jewelry from padlocks, Cowbone, Cowhorn and assorted handicrafts from Rwanda and East Africa in general. Masks, baskets and souvenirs
Reviewed By helenamh11 - Panama City, Panama
Abraham makes amazing jewelry that is both classy and unique. Everything is handmade and high quality. I especially love his long necklaces but his earrings and bracelets are beautiful as well! Abraham is also a great guy and a wonderful person to chat with as you browse his creations. There is a souvenir shop next to his store as well as other stores nearby, making this is a great stop for anyone looking to get some memorable souvenirs from Kigali.
9. Komera Creative
10. Go Kigali Boutique
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5.0 based on 24 reviews
The best of the best from more than 35 Rwandan and East African designers all conveniently located in one shop! There are many beautiful items made in Rwanda that weren’t previously available for sale in Kigali - some exported directly to Europe and the U.S., others are made in villages far from Kigali. We have jewelry, leather bags, photography, art, accessories, guide and animal books & more.
