$24.00
Kenyan artisans craft these beautiful angel holiday sculptures from sisal and banana fiber. With a beaded hanging string in the back, this angel can double as a large Christmas tree ornament.
Dimensions: 5"L x 2.5"W x 10"T
Crafted from: Banana fiber, sisal, paper, string, beads
Made in: Kenya
About the Artisans:
In Nairobi's Banana Hill suburb, artisans utilize the fiber of banana palm trees, which grow prolifically in East Africa, to create whimsical gifts for local sale and export. Esther heads up a small group of talented individuals with a penchant for creating collectible works of folk art using this sustainable, all-natural medium.
$24.00
With meticulous attention to detail, a Kenyan artisan named Wanduta showcases his beading skills with these cute Christmas Tree sculptures blending sparkling beads and silver wire.
Sold individually. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Approximate Size: [Small] 4"L x 4"W x 13.5"T; [Large] 5"L x 5"W x 16"T
Made in: Kenya
About the Artisans:
We met Wanduta at the Friday Market in Nairobi where his bright designs immediately caught our eye. Wanduta works almost exclusively with recycled pop cans and beads. His work, like his personality, is vibrant and joyful, and is work is 100% eco-friendly.
$22.00
Kenyan artisans portray praying angels in soft, pale white Kisii stone or stained to a rich red. A beautiful addition to year-round or holiday decor, since each angel is carefully hand carved by rural artisans, each will vary slightly.
Measures 1.75"L x 1"W x 2.5"T. Due to the handmade nature of this item, slight variation is expected.
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.
$24.00
Senegalese artisans fashion these richly detailed ornaments from wire and fabric. Each figure is outfitted in a vibrant costume stitched from local wax cloth with embroidered details, and each holds a small pillow to present a beaded gift. The ornaments feature both a wire frame for standing upright and a loop for hanging on the Christmas tree.
Sold individually. Each ornament vary slightly due to its handmade nature; choose from three colorways. No two are exactly the same.
Approximate Size: 6"T x 4"W (not including hanging string)
Made in: Senegal
About the Artisans:
These beautiful King ornaments are made from wax cloth by a Senegalese tailor named Abdoulaye. He works with his two brothers in a popular market in the center of Dakar.
$15.00
These whimsical art sculptures are carved by artisans in Kenya using recycled flip flops.
Each sculpture is one-of-a-kind and designs will vary; most are black and white with some small accents. Small: 5" T x 2"L x 2"W.
These adorable penguin sculptures are a colorful and eco-friendly way to recycle flip flops that would otherwise litter urban Nairobi or sit in landfills. We work directly with a small co-op of Kenyan artisans who collect, clean and transform foam footwear into bold modern safari art sculptures.
About the Artisans:
In Kenya, artisans convert discarded flip flops into one-of-a-kind art. Operating from a small Nairobi workshop, the dedicated group offers employment and creative opportunities while also keeping flip flop foam out of the landfills.
$32.00
Bring the majestic beauty of the baobab tree into the home with this all-natural banana fiber sculpture with malleable branches that are perfect for hanging ornaments or jewelry.
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions: 8"L x 8"W x 11"-12"H
Crafted from: Banana fiber
Made in: Kenya
About the Artisans:
In Nairobi's Banana Hill suburb, artisans utilize the fiber of banana palm trees, which grow prolifically in East Africa, to create whimsical gifts for local sale and export.