Shiro Meda Market
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This traditional clothing market at the foot of Entoto Mountain has rows of shops selling hand-woven white cotton shawls and embroidered dresses, making it a good place to buy souvenirs.
The market is home to many weaving workshops and clothing shops. It sells traditional Ethiopian white cotton shawls called netela, long embroidered dresses with colored borders called habesha kemis, scarves and handmade knitwear. Prices are lower than in tourist shops, and bargaining is expected. It can be combined with a visit to Entoto Mountain on the same day and is convenient to browse before or after the climb. The market is crowded, so keep your belongings secure.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Ethnological Museum (Institute of Ethiopian Studies)
- Yekatit 12 Monument
- National Museum of Ethiopia
- St. George's Cathedral
- Adwa Victory Memorial Museum
- Piassa
- Entoto Maryam Church
- Holy Trinity Cathedral, Addis Ababa