While our country has many attractions that can only be experienced firsthand, we are pleased to offer our unique local wares directly to consumers in other countries, via the World Wide Web.
Our store is a real place, located near the capitol city Kampala. The images here have been organized to provide a virtual stroll through our shop.
The images on this page are low resolution to speed loading -- click on any image to see a larger, clearer view. As you can see, we've included photos of several items that will be available a little later. Please bookmark this site and check back for new additions -- we intend to grow!
Please remember that these items are only a sample of what we offer -- if you don't see what you want, please inquire. Our craftspeople will be only too happy to produce custom items to your order.
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As you look around our store, you'll see handbags everywhere, in different sizes,
materials & colors.
As with our hats, ENSAWO purses are made from many materials. In the left foreground of this photo, you can see a group of drawstring purses made from dyed leather* -- black is traditional, but please inquire if you would prefer another color. |
Leather drawstring ENSAWO handbags #005 | $27.00 each [4 kg] |
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Our two-piece ensembles will look even better on you than they do on our back wall! |
2-piece garments #009 | AVAILABLE SOON |
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Even the common button-down shirt has its own special character in Uganda... |
Short sleeve shirt #010 | AVAILABLE SOON |
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...as do our trunks! |
Trunks (shorts) #011 | AVAILABLE SOON |
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Costume jewelry to provide fashionable accents for any occasion. |
Earrings #012 | Please inquire |
Necklace #013 | Please inquire |
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For those really informal dates, nothing beats the old T-shirt and sports cap. |
T-shirt #014 | AVAILABLE SOON |
Cap #015 | AVAILABLE SOON |
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In this corner we have another group of local carvings, together with smaller
carved figures and paintings by some of our village artists.
The hardwood carvings are produced in several colors, but black and brown are the most common. Most of the paintings you see here were made using the batik process. |
Wooden carvings figurines, large #018 | AVAILABLE SOON |
Small wooden carvings #019 | $23.00 each [2 kg] Please inquire about available subjects |
Painting #020 | Price varies by size and artist, special commissions welcomed -- Please inquire |
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"The Last Supper."
This work is one we're particularly proud of -- the picture was made on cloth using the batik dye process, which is very popular in Uganda. |
Painting #000 | Produced to order -- Please inquire |
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Another interesting group of animal carvings, masks and paintings.
The animals we always have in stock are the elephant, hippo, lion, leopard, dog, and antelope, but we can supply many others -- please inquire and we'll check with our craftspeople. |
Animal carving #023 | $23.00 each [2 kg] |
Wooden mask #024 | AVAILABLE SOON |
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Basketry is an everyday skill, but as you see here, it can also be practiced as an art form.
We make some pretty nice chess sets, too.
The baskets are woven from a mixture of bark cloth, bamboo fiber and banana leaves, in various sizes. Tell us the dominant color and approximate size you want -- if you're not in a hurry, we can have these especially made to your orders. |
Small basket #030 | AVAILABLE SOON |
Chess board and pieces #031 | Produced to order -- please inquire |
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OK, we really like candles sticks and placemats -- here's a chance for another good look! |
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If you prefer electric light to candles, we've still got you covered.
The shades shown here are made from wood and come in different dimensions -- please inquire before ordering for further details. |
Small lampshade #032 | AVAILABLE SOON |
Small lampshade #033 | AVAILABLE SOON |
Decorative plaque [material] #034 | AVAILABLE SOON |
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Gaze upward to see some more indoor shade for your home. |
Large, ornate lampshade #035 | AVAILABLE SOON |
Wickerwork lampshade #036 | AVAILABLE SOON |
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"I love Uganda" -- need we say more? |
I love Uganda #037 | AVAILABLE SOON |
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We saved some of our best stuff for last -- here's what we keep near our doorway.
The NGOMA drums are made with wooden bodies and heads made from the skins of a variety of local animals*. The tonal qualities vary according to the size of the drum and the thickness of the drumhead. Our dolls come in several sizes -- most are between 10"-12" tall. |
Very large NGOMA drum #038 | $23.00 each [15 kg] NOTE: please inquire about shipping for this heavy item |
ALSO AVAILABLE: Large NGOMA drum #039 | $10.00 each [10 kg] |
ALSO AVAILABLE: Medium NGOMA drum #040 | $9.00 each [8 kg] |
ALSO AVAILABLE: Small NGOMA drum #041 | $7.00 each [7 kg] |
Tall NGOMA drum #042 | $41.00 each [10 kg] |
Fabric DOLLE dolls #043 | $7.00 each [2 kg] |
Large carvings #044 | Produced to order -- please inquire |