Shanga Workshop & Foundation

Shanga is one of Arusha’s most inspiring institutions — a workshop and garden café employing over 40 artisans with physical and hearing disabilities who produce extraordinary handcrafted work. Recycled glass is melted in traditional kilns and blown into jewellery and decorative objects of genuine artistic quality. Silk weaving, beadwork, and textile printing complete the product range. The workshop tour demonstrates each process and the artisans — all of whom communicate through sign language with guides who translate — are clearly proud of their work and engaged with visitors. Everything is purchasable and the prices are honest. A brief and genuinely uplifting visit.