Addis Ababa: Shiromeda Market Weaving Workshop Tour

Discover the art of traditional Ethiopian clothing on a tour of Shiromeda Market in Addis Ababa. Watch a live weaving demonstration, try your hand at weaving, and explore the market.
Begin your experience by meeting your local guide and craftsman at the entrance of Shiromeda Market. Get an introduction to Habesha Kemis (traditional dress), Shemma (handwoven cotton fabric), and the meaning of colors and patterns (Tibeb). Touch raw cotton and finished fabric, and learn how designs reflect identity, region, and celebration.

Next, visit a local artisan workshop and watch a traditional wooden loom in action. See the step-by-step weaving process, including thread preparation, loom setup, and hand-weaving technique. Try weaving yourself, guided by an artisan, and learn how one garment can take days to weeks to complete.

Continue to a tailoring and embroidery shop and learn about the meaning of Tibeb patterns (cultural symbols) and how embroidery is added to dresses, scarves (Netela), and shawls. Practice basic embroidery stitching and create a small souvenir pattern.

Visit a boutique like Zemen Design and see how measurements are taken, learn how designs are customized, and understand pricing differences between handmade and machine-made garments. Get measured for a custom Habesha dress if you wish.

Finally, walk through the main stalls of the market and explore dresses, scarves, and accessories. Compare handwoven and factory-made items and shop for souvenirs.

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Cette excursion peut être annulée sans frais jusqu'à : heures d'annulation avant le début du voyage. Si vous l'annulez après les heures d'annulation ou si vous ne vous présentez pas à l'excursion, le prix total de l'activité vous sera toujours facturé. Tout retard à la prise en charge ou au départ sera considéré comme un retard.