After the party has ended and the guests have gone home, bottle caps remain as little reminders of good times. In Nairobi, Tusker is the drink of choice for many, and the unmistakable yellow caps with their black elephant heads lend vibrant color to "trash art" creations like this pencil cup.

 

Kenyan artisans are gaining renown for their ability to turn the discards of daily life into unique pieces of functional art. Bottle caps are a bright, colorful crafting material, and bars, restaurants and other local establishments appreciate having these bits of waste taken off their hands.