Addis Ababa: Silk Weaving, Pottery, and Coffee Tour｜Ethiopia

Begin your tour by venturing beyond the city streets into Sabahar’s handmade textile workshop. Visit fine silk weaving in a one-hour, farm-to-fabric experience rarely found in Addis Ababa.

At Sabahar, witness key stages of luxury textile production as you follow the transformation of locally sourced silk, cotton, and linen into world-class fabrics. Learn from master artisans hand-spinning soft Ethiopian cotton and silk. Engage directly with weavers, dyers, and spinners to gain deep insight into the skills required to weave silk fabrics with beautiful contemporary designs.

Conclude your visit to Sabahar by shopping at the retail showroom for exquisite scarves and home textiles. As a globally recognized fair trade member, your visit to Sabahar ensures the empowerment of hundreds of local families.

Then, drive to Ensera Pottery Center for an interactive traditional clay-making experience. Step into a traditional workshop and see firsthand how skilled artisans transform raw clay into beautiful handmade coffee pots and decorative items using age-old techniques.

Watch the process from shaping to firing, ask questions about Ethiopia’s pottery traditions, and even try molding a piece yourself under the guidance of local craftswomen. Master the art of traditional Ethiopian pottery. Get hands-on as you practice molding your Jebena (the Ethiopian coffee pot).

At Ensera Pottery Center, you can buy authentic souvenirs directly from local artisans, supporting their craft and taking home a unique piece of Ethiopian heritage.

Next, stop at a viewpoint on Mount Entoto to take in great scenery of Addis Ababa, then visit a local family. Get involved in a hands-on injera bread-making session, where you’ll mix ‘teff’ flour, cook on a traditional clay griddle, and taste your creation.

Experience an Ethiopian coffee ceremony starting with learning the roasting process and savoring the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee. Meet locals for discussion and gain insights into Ethiopia’s traditions and daily life.

Finally, stop at the local Shiro Meda market to shop for handmade crafts and colorful handwoven Ethiopian garments.