Everything is unique - nothing is wasted.

That's the slogan of Kitengela Glass Studios. A place we visited before I left Kenya. And what a place it was! As you drive in, bumping your head all over the place because of the terrible road, you start to see art and sculptures everywhere. Kitengela recycles everything possible... scrap glass, bottles, plastic bags, packing material, used oil, tools, and more. From all of that they make some of the most unique and beautiful artwork I have ever seen. If you're ever near Nairobi, you just need to go for yourself. There are stores all over Kenya, but going to the main studio is a real treat! You can even watch the men melt and shape the glass. Kitengela has an impressive history and they try to do right by the locals. They've trained over 50 people to work throughout the business, support a local orphanage, award scholarships, loan school fees, help repair roads, have planted a thousand trees, and of course lead others in the way of recycling.

We had a great time walking around the property, admiring the artwork, and of course shopping. They had a bead and jewelry room that I spent a fair bit of time in.

Here are a few photos to give you a better idea of the place...

That's one big pig!!

The main shop