Local Flavours

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A shared shop for Ugandan makers on Main Street

Local Flavours takes up two plots on Main Street in Jinja, a shared shop for Ugandan producers, craftspeople and artists without their own storefront. Beaded jewelry, small leather goods and bags of locally roasted coffee sit side by side, each tagged with a maker's name instead of a plain price.

Stock rotates as makers bring in new pieces, so it rewards a slow browse over a quick errand. Ask staff who made something, most know the maker personally rather than just running the till.

Good to know

• Stock rotates often since it's shared among many makers, worth repeat visits.
• Ask staff about the maker behind a piece, most know them personally.

Plots 4 & 6 Main Street, Jinja © OpenStreetMap

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