Kenyan artisans create stylish desktop storage vessels from dried calabash gourds, which grow abundantly in the Kenyan countryside. Each vessel is dyed to an earthy brown hue, then etched with assorted safari-inspired designs. Woven natural fiber adorns the top of each gourd.

Carved designs will vary. Because each item is handcrafted, slight variations may occur.

Dimensions: 8"L x 8"W x 8.5"H

Crafted from: Calabash gourds, dye, dried grasses

Made in: Kenya

Kenyan artisans create stylish desktop storage vessels from dried calabash gourds, which grow abundantly in the Kenyan countryside. Each cup is dyed to an earthy brown hue, then etched with assorted safari-inspired designs. Woven natural fiber adorns the top of the vessel.

Carved designs will vary. Because each item is handcrafted, slight variations may occur.

Dimensions: 6"L x 6"W x 6"H

Crafted from: Calabash gourds, dye, dried grasses

Made in: Kenya

Artisans in Kenya utilize dried gourds or calabash, to create this beautiful all natural birdhouse. Preserving the organic shape of each gourd, each birdhouse features a 2" diameter opening, and a leather hanging loop. 

Sold individually. Each measures approximately 4"L x 4"W x 6"H. Due to the organic material, each will vary in shape.

About the Artisans:

Gourds, also called calabash, are a sustainable, organic vessel made from the dried shells of squash or pumpkins. In Kenya, the dried gourds were traditionally used as a bowl for food or for storing water. Today, Kenyan artisans use gourds to craft beautiful works of art.

Nairobi artisans complement the organic shapes of dried gourds, which grow prolifically in Africa, with a beautiful dip-dyed finish.

Because gourds are an organic item, each shape is completely one-of-a-kind, and gourds may feature small blemishes. See images for reference, each will vary.

Sold singly. Because these are natural items, each shape will vary.

Dimensions: 4-5"L x 4-5"W x 5"- 6"H (size and shape vary)

Crafted from: Calabash gourds, natural dyes

Made in: Kenya

Nairobi artisans complement the organic shapes of dried gourds, which grow prolifically in Africa, with a beautiful dip-dyed finish.

Because gourds are an organic item, each shape is completely one-of-a-kind, and gourds may feature small blemishes. See images for reference, each will vary.

Sold individually. Size: approximately 3.5" - 4.5"D x 4.5" - 6"T.

Nairobi artisans complement the organic shapes of dried gourds, which grow prolifically in Africa, with a beautiful dip-dyed finish.

Because gourds are an organic item, each shape is completely one-of-a-kind, and gourds may feature small blemishes. See images for reference, each will vary.

Sold singly. Because these are natural items, each shape will vary.

Dimensions: 4-5"L x 4-5"W x 5"- 6"H (size and shape vary)

Crafted from: Calabash gourds, natural dyes

Made in: Kenya