Ocean Sole
14 products in the shop
Flip-flops washed up on Kenya's beaches are cleaned, carved and turned into bright sculptures. The work gives jobs to more than 1,000 artisans and keeps the coast cleaner.
Our story
Beautiful things, made in Kenya
Boutique shops showcasing the best of Kenyan creativity and skill — beautiful products that celebrate the unique beauty of African design and culture. Shop local. Love global. Live inspired.
Shop local. Love global. Live inspired.
Each brand reflects true passion, craftsmanship and authenticity. Meet the makers
How it started
A note from Gemma
Welcome to Langata Link Shops — a project long in the making, and one I'm thrilled to share. It began in 2014 with a stubborn belief: that the craft coming out of Kenya — the beadwork and the leather, the kikoys and the carvings, the jewellery turned by hand — deserved a stage as beautiful as the work itself.
We started small, with a single boutique and a notebook full of makers we admired. Inside our shops you'll find more than beautiful pieces — you'll discover the stories, creativity and heart of the talented makers who make Langata Link Shops so special. Each brand reflects real passion, craftsmanship and authenticity.
Ten years on, that notebook has become a movement. We've partnered with over 200 brands and artisans, curated more than 9,000 one-of-a-kind pieces, and welcomed over 600,000 customers through our doors and onto our website — sending a little piece of Kenya to 37 countries and counting.
But the mission hasn't changed. We're still here to showcase the very best of Kenyan creativity and skill, and to make sure the hands that make these beautiful things are seen, celebrated and paid fairly for their art.
“We don't just sell products. We tell the story of the people who make them.”
With warm wishes,
Gemma McRae
Founder, Langata Link Shops
Come on in
Step inside our shops
A little feel of Langata Link Shops: our Karen complex and One Stop, Nanyuki.
Meet some of our makers
Every piece on our shelves has a person behind it
Kitengela Glass
17 products in the shop
Discarded glass is melted down and blown into wine glasses, tumblers, jugs and vases. No two pieces come out quite the same.
Natural Lamu
42 products in the shop
Handmade soaps, scrubs and bath treats in small batches, inspired by the Kenyan coast. A little of Lamu's slow pace, at home.
OLKERII LTD
10 products in the shop
Salad bowls, platters and trays hand-turned from fallen acacia wood. From the same farm come marula oil, chia seeds and chutneys.
Safari Bronze
19 products in the shop
Bronze sculptures and bottle stoppers of African wildlife, finished by hand. Lasting pieces for a shelf, a desk or a bar.
Urban Ranch Kenya
11 products in the shop
Handcrafted leather shoes, belts and cases, often finished with Kenyan beadwork. Their beaded sliders are made for easy days in the sun.
By the numbers
- 200+Brands & artisans
- 2014Crafting since
- 9,000+Unique pieces
- 600K+Happy customers
- 37Countries delivered to
Made kindly
Kind to the planet, fair to our makers
Beautiful things shouldn't cost the earth. We seek out makers who work with what nature gives — upcycling waste into art, and crafting skincare, food and homeware from natural, organic ingredients.
Supporting them is the whole point: every purchase puts money straight into the hands of Kenyan artisans, paid fairly for their craft. And at our Karen complex you'll find one of Nairobi's few refill stations alongside a glass, plastic and paper recycling station — small habits that add up.
Make a day of it
Our Karen shop sits in a leafy garden, with a café, a play area and a refill station
Tin Roof CaféA garden café with wood-fired pizzas, fresh salads and homemade desserts. Perfect for brunch, a catch-up or a quiet moment.Visit Tin Roof Café 
Play areaThe children play while you browse or brunch.- Refill StationBring your own container and refill household and body care favourites from Cinnabar Green and Grounded.
KAREN
Closed · opens 8 am
Langata Link Complex, Langata South Road, Karen, Nairobi
Home to Tin Roof Café and our glass, plastic & paper recycling station.
Nanyuki
Closed · opens 8 am
Opposite Nanyuki Air Strip, Nairobi to Nanyuki Highway
Kenyan craft and gifts on your way up-country.
Part of the Langata Link Group
Langata Link Shops is part of the Langata Link Group — a family of Kenyan businesses built around one idea: connecting great local talent with the people who'll love what they make. Rooted in Nairobi and reaching far beyond it, the Group brings together retail, tourism and hospitality — including our garden café, Tin Roof — to champion the best of Kenya, at home and abroad.
The Look Book
YOUR ULTIMATE GIFT SHOPPING GUIDE
Our 68-page Look Book of gifts from 200+ brands, with Kenyan makers at its heart. From beadwork, candles and kikoys to safari fashion, upcycled art and Christmas treats, there is a gift idea for everyone on your list. Read the first pages here, then get the full copy free by email.
Edition 1 · 2025 · December · 68 pages · Free by email
Loved by thousands
Don't just take our word for it.
“A great place to visit and shop for a wide range of gifts and souvenirs. They have so many varieties from jewellery to clothing, shoes, utensils etc. The price is actually cheaper compared to most gift shops located within tourist sites. There are cafés here where you can relax and enjoy good meals”
“Great place with many options But price must go down!”
“Nice little stroll through various shops from belts to candles to clothes and furniture. It’s a very relaxed shopping environment as the shop are build to give you privacy while you are roaming around.”
“Found the Cinnabar Green range of natural products from body wash and shampoos here. The last time I encountered these at Mt Kenya Safari Club I thought they were only locally available until I bumped into them again in Karen. So I went online and found retail outlets. Loved the Langata Link Shops option as it is on my way. When I picked the complimentary magazine in-store, I realized that they have a recycling model where you refill containers instead of trashing them! How amazing is that!”
“De superbes boutiques. Cadre très agréable pour un café ou manger.”
“The only non-tourist trap that I've been to. There is pricing tag on each item (surprising) and great selection of goods. Atmosphere is great with cafe in patio and some play area for kids.”
“카페도 소품도 유럽만큼 좋은 공간 케냐에 이런 공간이 있다는 것이 너무 놀랍다 빈손으로 나올 수 없는 장소!!”
How to get some of these fabulous treats
Visit us at the Langata Link Complex in Karen or One Stop in Nanyuki, or order online 24/7 with local and worldwide delivery.