Kenyan wood carvers handcraft these unique keepsake hearts for safari enthusiasts and animal lovers. Each heart is hand carved from pale jacaranda wood and finished with a stained giraffe print finish.

Sold individually.

Dimensions: 3.5"L x 3"W x 1.5"H

Crafted from: Jacaranda wood, stain

Made in: Kenya

About the Artisans:

We work with an amazing co-op in Kenya, the Gikomba Wood Carving Cooperative, a group of woodcarvers of all ages who work in an open-air workshop in Nairobi. This environmentally-responsible group takes care to legally procure all types of African wood used in their products, and they are skilled at using all parts of the tree in their artwork.

These beautiful sculptures are handcrafted in Kenya using locally sourced jacaranda wood. Available in two sizes, each leopard is carved to be perched on a ledge, features unique coloration from jacaranda's subtle wood grain and is finished with hand painted spots.

Sold individually, available in two sizes. Small measures 2.5”L x 1.5”W x 6.5”H. Large measures 3”L x 1.75”W x 8”H. Due to the handcrafted nature of this item, some variation may occur.

About the Artisans:

We work with an amazing co-op in Kenya, the Gikomba Wood Carving Cooperative, a group of woodcarvers of all ages who work in an open-air workshop in Nairobi. This environmentally-responsible group takes care to legally procure all types of African wood used in their products, and they are skilled at using all parts of the tree in their artwork.

Artisans in the highlands of Kenya hand carve these delightful giraffes from soft soapstone, known locally as Kisii stone. Each one is then dressed up with a colorful hand dyed finish (red, yellow, blue, and white) and finished with fun dotted details.

Sold as a set of four in four colors.

Dimensions: 2.5"L x 1"W x 4.5"H

Crafted from: Soapstone, dye

Made in: Kenya

About the Artisans:

Soapstone is mined in Kisii county in southwestern Kenya. We work with three different artisan groups in and around Nairobi who carve, polish and paint the stone to create beautiful pieces.

Kamau is a talented carver and painter who specializes in bird art. This sweet chicken is carved from jacaranda wood and then hand painted with small details.

Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary.

Dimensions:  3"L x 2"W x 2.5"T

Crafted from: Wood, paint, wire

Made in: Kenya

These adorable elephants are hand carved from soft natural soapstone. Using only a touch of black dye for the eyes, each sculpture shows the natural creamy coloration of soapstone and features a unique finish of textured and polished stone.

Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item made from natural stone, each will vary slightly.

Dimensions: 4"L x 2"W x 2.5" T

Crafted from: Soapstone, dye

Made in: Kenya

About the Artisans:

Soapstone is mined in Kisii county in southwestern Kenya. We work with three different artisan groups in and around Nairobi who carve, polish and paint the stone to create beautiful pieces.

These serene sleeping cats are carved from soft natural soapstone. Each sculpture shows the natural coloration of soapstone and features a unique finish of textured and polished stone. A subtle addition to any room of the home, this sweet handmade decor accessory makes a wonderful gift, particularly for cat owners.

Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item made from natural stone, each will vary slightly.

Dimensions: 5"L x 3"W x 2" T

Crafted from: Soapstone

Made in: Kenya

About the Artisans:

Soapstone is mined in Kisii county in southwestern Kenya. We work with three different artisan groups in and around Nairobi who carve, polish and paint the stone to create beautiful pieces.

Kenyan artisans hand carve this sweet fox from soft natural soapstone. Using only a touch of black dye for the eyes, each sculpture shows the natural creamy coloration of soapstone and features a unique finish of textured and polished stone.

Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item made from natural stone, each will vary slightly.

Dimensions: 2.5"L x 2"W x3" T

Crafted from: Soapstone, dye

Made in: Kenya

About the Artisans:

Soapstone is mined in Kisii county in southwestern Kenya. We work with three different artisan groups in and around Nairobi who carve, polish and paint the stone to create beautiful pieces.

These darling ornaments are a replica of birds seen around Nairobi. The birds are carved from sustainably sourced wood, then beautifully hand-painted to include facial features and feathers.

Dimensions: 3"L

Crafted from: Jacaranda wood, paint, string

Made in: Kenya

About the Artisans:

Paul Njoronge hand-carves and hand-paints over 100 different species of birds native to Africa, and even knows them all by name. Working mainly with jacaranda wood and acrylic paints, Paul and Joyce create art that is special to their hearts to support their growing family.