Shanga- Travel Tips
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- 5 Reviews
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Reviews of Shanga
Jeff Auvenshine - 5
Really enjoyed the visit here. Learned about the important work they do for people in the community and was able to find some cool things to purchase in the gift shop!
Ari Weissman - 5
A little bit out of town but worth a visit. Not only a good cause, but you can actually try your hand at creating some of the crafts or watch the master crafts men and women work.
Sadashiv N - 5
Visiting Shanga was a highlight of our holidays. It was really inspiring to see so many people with disabilities being empowered to produce quality art and crafts. The tour is free for everyone, and you see handloom work, glassworks, beadwork, and making paper bags and other accessories. We witnessed how handlooms were set up and operated. I was amazed at the effort it takes to set up the design on the loom. Operating it was quite interesting and needed some deft footwork according to the design expected.We also saw many artists producing intricate bead work, doing tinga tinga paintings and glass decor. However, the best part of the tour was the glassworks section. They have a glass furnace operating on recycled machine oil. We witnessed how the furnace was cleaned and saw the making of a champagne glass, from scratch. It was really impressive. I would encourage anyone visiting Arusha to definitely visit and support these amazing artists doing incredible work. More power to Shanga!
Chima Mmeje - 5
I come from a country where people expect the disabled to beg Visiting Shanga was uplifting. I am so happy to see them empowered and working I bought some gifts for friends from the gift shop and knowing the backstory of how they are made makes it more special
Mirriam Njenga - 5
Very educative place to be. After going through the workshop you get to appreciate the little you have considering the staff are differently abled. Our guide was the best
