A community art centre in the heart of Stone Town — where disadvantaged artists learn a craft, create, and shine. Original art, handmade soaps and crafts you will not find anywhere else.
Karibu — welcome.
Sustainable · Original · Community-driven
We are a non-profit-minded art centre in Stone Town. We train people from our community in artisanal skills, give local artists a place to show and sell their work, and welcome visitors to create alongside us.
Everything here is made by hand, by local makers — paintings, organic soaps, paper jewellery and crafts that carry a real Zanzibari story.
Made by hand
Canvas paintings, watercolours, ink and charcoal sketches — each one an original.
Shea butter and essential-oil soaps — rose, spice and more, wrapped by hand.
Sustainable jewellery rolled from recycled paper — light, colourful, one of a kind.
Stationery, African crafts and cultural souvenirs — a real piece of Zanzibar to take home.
For visitors
Join an interactive craft workshop with our artists. Paint, roll paper beads or make your own soap — and leave with a souvenir you created yourself, here in Stone Town.
From the centre
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Kind words
"A hidden gem in Stone Town. We made our own soap and took home a beautiful painting. Such warm people."
"Real, handmade and meaningful. You can feel the community behind every piece."
"The best souvenir from Zanzibar — and the money supports local artists. Highly recommend."
Buy an original, book a workshop, or just say Karibu. Message us on WhatsApp — we would love to hear from you.
