Africa

This set of two handmade wire bicycles, each with a raffia loop, make unique holiday ornaments. Each bicycle is approx 4 inches in size. Sold Individually. Called a "boda boda" by the locals, bicycles are used as public transportation (you ride on a padded rack on the back) and are named for the bicycles used to transport people across the...

Highly grained hand carved olive wood bowl from Kenya, approximately 6 inches in diameter by 2 inches tall. Please allow for variations due to the hand carved nature of the bowl. Meet the Artisans Working with more than 100 individual carvers in Machakos, Kenya,Jedando Modern Handicrafts markets african handicrafts primarily made of wood and bone worldwide. Carving is a tradition...

Hand carved from cream-colored soapstone in Kenya, this nativity set has 12 pieces, the tallest of which is 6 inches tall. Variations in color and design will occur due to the nature of the stone and the individual carver.Meet the Artisans Our Soapstone is carved by the artists of SMOLArt a group of artists who live in the rural village...

Hand painted by South African artisans, this pair of candles is tied with raffia. Each candle is 9 inches tall by 0.75 inches in diameter.Meet the Artisans NOBUNTO is a South African Fair Trade company that creates high quality hand-painted candles, ceramics and handcrafted greeting cards with the utmost attention to detail using mainly African inspired designs. Their mission is,...

African Soapstone is among the most beautiful in the world. Mined by hand from surface mines large stones are pulled by a team of workers, cleaved into smaller pieces and worked into stunning art and functional objects. This sculpture depicts a stylized family of 2 parents and 4 children. The soapstone is natural. Please allow for color variation from cream...

Hand-carved from soapstone in Kenya, this chess set features 32 delicate pieces in an animal theme on a 15-inch square board. As each piece is hand carved from natural stone, please allow for some variations in color and design.Meet the Artisans Our Soapstone is carved by the artists of SMOLArt a group of artists who live in the rural village...

African Soapstone is among the most beautiful in the world. Mined by hand from surface mines large stones are pulled by a team of workers, cleaved into smaller pieces and worked into stunning art and functional objects. This sculpture depicts a stylized family. The soapstone is natural. Please allow for color variation from cream to pink to gray in any...

Bring the culture and beauty of South Africa to your home with these Fair Trade, hand painted candles. Artists use great care and attention to detail to paint these African-inspired designs. Each candle design has a special meaning: UZUSHI signifies discovery in Swahili and is portrayed through design and vibrant colors. Includes three candles, packaged in an attractive gift box...

Hand painted in South Africa, this pair of candles is tied with raffia. Each candle is 9 inches tall by 0.75 inches in diameter. Meet the Artisans NOBUNTO is a South African Fair Trade company that creates high quality hand-painted candles, ceramics and handcrafted greeting cards with the utmost attention to detail using mainly African inspired designs. Their mission is,...

Bring the culture and beauty of South Africa to your home with these Fair Trade, hand painted candles. Artists use great care and attention to detail to paint these African-inspired designs. Each candle design has a special meaning: UZUSHI signifies discovery in Swahili and is portrayed through design and vibrant colors. Includes two tapers, tied together with raffia and includes...

Bring the culture and beauty of South Africa to your home with these Fair Trade, hand painted candles. Artists use great care and attention to detail to paint these African-inspired designs. Each candle design has a special meaning: OWODUNI signifies responsible and is portrayed through design and vibrant colors. Includes three tapers, packaged in an attractive gift box made from...

These six carved animals sit around a map of Africa. Each animal and stool is a single piece of wood. The set includes a glass for each animal and a wine bottle. Each animal is approximately 8 inches tall.Meet the Artisans Working with more than 100 individual carvers in Machakos, Kenya,Jedando Modern Handicrafts markets african handicrafts primarily made of wood...

Hand painted by South African artisans, this set of three candles comes in gift box. Each candle is 9 inches tall by 0.75 inches in diameter. Meet the Artisans NOBUNTO is a South African Fair Trade company that creates high quality hand-painted candles, ceramics and handcrafted greeting cards with the utmost attention to detail using mainly African inspired designs. Their...

Hand painted by South African artisans, this set of three candles comes in gift box. Each candle is 9 inches tall by 0.75 inches in diameter. Meet the Artisans NOBUNTO is a South African Fair Trade company that creates high quality hand-painted candles, ceramics and handcrafted greeting cards with the utmost attention to detail using mainly African inspired designs. Their...

Hand painted in South Africa, this pair of candles is tied with raffia. Each candle is 9 inches tall by 0.75 inches in diameter.Meet the Artisans NOBUNTO is a South African Fair Trade company that creates high quality hand-painted candles, ceramics and handcrafted greeting cards with the utmost attention to detail using mainly African inspired designs. Their mission is, in...

This set of three candles, hand-painted by South African artisans, arrives in a recycled cardboard box. Each candle is 9 inches tall by 0.75 inches in diameter. Meet the Artisans NOBUNTO is a South African Fair Trade company that creates high quality hand-painted candles, ceramics and handcrafted greeting cards with the utmost attention to detail using mainly African inspired designs....

This set of three candles, hand-painted by South African artisans, arrives in a recycled cardboard box. Each candle is 9 inches tall by 0.75 inches in diameter.Meet the Artisans NOBUNTO is a South African Fair Trade company that creates high quality hand-painted candles, ceramics and handcrafted greeting cards with the utmost attention to detail using mainly African inspired designs. Their...

This set of three candles, hand-painted by South African artisans, arrives in a recycled cardboard gift box. Each candle is 2.5 inches tall by 1.75 inches in diameter.Meet the Artisans NOBUNTO is a South African Fair Trade company that creates high quality hand-painted candles, ceramics and handcrafted greeting cards with the utmost attention to detail using mainly African inspired designs....

Hand carved from soapstone, this sculpture features an abstract representation of two lovers. The piece is carved from one piece of soapstone and is about 6 inches tall.Meet the Artisans Our Soapstone is carved by the artists of SMOLArt a group of artists who live in the rural village of Tabaka, Kenya, the heart of soapstone crafts. The name, a...

This Giraffe mask is hand-carved and hand-painted by economically disadvantaged members of the Kamba tribe in Kenya. Purchasing this product provides sustainable income for the artists to support their families and send their children to school. Mask measures approximately 8.5 inches in height and 4 inches in depth. Meet the Artisans Working with more than 100 individual carvers in Machakos,...

African Soapstone is among the most beautiful in the world. Mined by hand from surface mines large stones are pulled by a team of workers, cleaved into smaller pieces and worked into stunning art and functional objects. This sculpture depicts a stylized family of 2 parents and 2 children. The soapstone is natural. Please allow for color variation from cream...

These 11 inch salad servers are carved from olive wood with a cow bone handle. The patterns on the handles are created by melting wax on the white bone and dipping the handles in a dark dye. The intricate carving of the handles gives the appearance of two thick twisted vines. Treated with oil they should last a life time....

Handmade in Kenya, these salad servers are carved from one piece of wood. Each piece is hand painted and carved by hand. These salad tongs are a fun addition to any serving set - They are sure to attract complements. They are about 12 inches in length.Meet the Artisans Working with more than 100 individual carvers in Machakos, Kenya,Jedando Modern...

Highly grained olive wood bowl handcarved in Kenya using rudimentary hand tools, approximately 7.5 inches in diameter by 2.25 inches tall. Please allow for variations due to the handcarved nature of the bowl. Meet the Artisans Working with more than 100 individual carvers in Machakos, Kenya,Jedando Modern Handicrafts markets african handicrafts primarily made of wood and bone worldwide. Carving is...

Handmade in Kenya, these 8-inch salad servers are carved from a single piece of olive wood in a unique twisted design.Meet the Artisans Working with more than 100 individual carvers in Machakos, Kenya,Jedando Modern Handicrafts markets african handicrafts primarily made of wood and bone worldwide. Carving is a tradition in Kenya with the children learning the craft from their parents....

Hand painted by South African artisans, this set of three candles comes in gift box. Each candle is 9 inches tall by 0.75 inches in diameter. Meet the Artisans NOBUNTO is a South African Fair Trade company that creates high quality hand-painted candles, ceramics and handcrafted greeting cards with the utmost attention to detail using mainly African inspired designs. Their...

Hand painted in South Africa, this pair of candles is tied with raffia. Each candle is 9 inches tall by 0.75 inches in diameter. Meet the Artisans NOBUNTO is a South African Fair Trade company that creates high quality hand-painted candles, ceramics and handcrafted greeting cards with the utmost attention to detail using mainly African inspired designs. Their mission is,...

Highly grained olive wood bowl handcarved in Kenya using rudimentary hand tools, approximately 9 inches in diameter by 2.75 inches tall. Please allow for variations due to the handcarved nature of the bowl. Meet the Artisans Working with more than 100 individual carvers in Machakos, Kenya,Jedando Modern Handicrafts markets african handicrafts primarily made of wood and bone worldwide. Carving is...

Made from recycled copper and steel wire, these earrings are inspired by a common mode of transportation in Western Kenya - the bicycle. Called "boda boda" by the locals, bicycles are used as public transportation (you ride on a padded rack on the back). The name "boda boda" comes from the bicycles' use for transporting people across the border between...

This set of three candles, hand-painted by South African artisans, arrives in a recycled cardboard box. Each candle is 9 inches tall by 0.75 inches in diameter. Meet the Artisans NOBUNTO is a South African Fair Trade company that creates high quality hand-painted candles, ceramics and handcrafted greeting cards with the utmost attention to detail using mainly African inspired designs....

This set of three candles, hand-painted by South African artisans, arrives in a recycled cardboard box. Each candle is 9 inches tall by 0.75 inches in diameter.Meet the Artisans NOBUNTO is a South African Fair Trade company that creates high quality hand-painted candles, ceramics and handcrafted greeting cards with the utmost attention to detail using mainly African inspired designs. Their...

This set of three candles, hand-painted by South African artisans, arrives in a recycled cardboard box. Each candle is 9 inches tall by 0.75 inches in diameter. Meet the Artisans NOBUNTO is a South African Fair Trade company that creates high quality hand-painted candles, ceramics and handcrafted greeting cards with the utmost attention to detail using mainly African inspired designs....

This set of three candles, hand-painted by South African artisans, arrives in a recycled cardboard box. Each candle is 9 inches tall by 0.75 inches in diameter. Meet the Artisans NOBUNTO is a South African Fair Trade company that creates high quality hand-painted candles, ceramics and handcrafted greeting cards with the utmost attention to detail using mainly African inspired designs....

This set of three candles, hand-painted by South African artisans, arrives in a recycled cardboard gift box. Each candle is 2.5 inches tall by 1.75 inches in diameter.Meet the Artisans NOBUNTO is a South African Fair Trade company that creates high quality hand-painted candles, ceramics and handcrafted greeting cards with the utmost attention to detail using mainly African inspired designs....

Set of six napkin rings carved from African mahogany, handmade using rudimentary hand tools. Handpainted with appropriate spots and stripes, set includes one of each lion, cheetah, elephant, rhinoceros, giraffe, and zebra.Average size is 3.5 inches wide including the head by 2.5 inches tall.Meet the Artisans Working with more than 100 individual carvers in Machakos, Kenya,Jedando Modern Handicrafts markets african...

African Soapstone is among the most beautiful in the world. Mined by hand from surface mines large stones are pulled by a team of workers, cleaved into smaller pieces and worked into stunning art and functional objects. This sculpture depicts a stylized circle of friends. The soapstone is natural. Please allow for color variation from cream to pink to gray...

Hand carved from soapstone, this sculpture features an abstract representation of two lovers. The piece is carved from one piece of soapstone and is about 8 inches tall.Meet the Artisans Our Soapstone is carved by the artists of SMOLArt a group of artists who live in the rural village of Tabaka, Kenya, the heart of soapstone crafts. The name, a...

Hand carved from soapstone, this sculpture features an abstract representation of two lovers. The piece is carved from one piece of soapstone and is about 6 inches tall.Meet the Artisans Our Soapstone is carved by the artists of SMOLArt a group of artists who live in the rural village of Tabaka, Kenya, the heart of soapstone crafts. The name, a...

Hand carved from soapstone, this sculpture features an abstract representation of two lovers. The piece is carved from one piece of soapstone and is about 10 inches tall.Meet the Artisans Our Soapstone is carved by the artists of SMOLArt a group of artists who live in the rural village of Tabaka, Kenya, the heart of soapstone crafts. The name, a...

African Soapstone is among the most beautiful in the world. Mined by hand from surface mines large stones are pulled by a team of workers, cleaved into smaller pieces and worked into stunning art and functional objects. This sculpture depicts a stylized family of 2 parents and 2 children. The soapstone is natural. Please allow for color variation from cream...

African Soapstone is among the most beautiful in the world. Mined by hand from surface mines large stones are pulled by a team of workers, cleaved into smaller pieces and worked into stunning art and functional objects. This sculpture depicts a stylized family of 2 parents and 2 children. The soapstone is natural. Please allow for color variation from cream...

African Soapstone is among the most beautiful in the world. Mined by hand from surface mines large stones are pulled by a team of workers, cleaved into smaller pieces and worked into stunning art and functional objects. This sculpture depicts a stylized family of 2 parents and 1 child. The soapstone is natural. Please allow for color variation from cream...

Handcarved from soapstone, this unique sculpture represents two lovers in the shape of a heart. Measures 8 inches tall.Meet the Artisans Our Soapstone is carved by the artists of SMOLArt a group of artists who live in the rural village of Tabaka, Kenya, the heart of soapstone crafts. The name, a shortened version of Small, Medium, and Large Artists, refers...

Handcarved from soapstone, this unique sculpture represents two lovers in the shape of a heart. Measures 8 inches tall.Meet the Artisans Our Soapstone is carved by the artists of SMOLArt a group of artists who live in the rural village of Tabaka, Kenya, the heart of soapstone crafts. The name, a shortened version of Small, Medium, and Large Artists, refers...

Hand carved from soapstone in Kenya, this hippo is 3 inches tall, by 4 inches long, by 2 inches wide, and is hand painted with a blue abstract design. Please allow for slight variations due to the handmade nature of the piece. Meet the Artisans Our Soapstone is carved by the artists of SMOLArt a group of artists who live...

This pair of handmade dancing girl earrings features a playful holiday design, made from recycled tin cans and copper wire. Earrings hang approximately 1.75 inches from hypoallergenic hooks.Meet the ArtisansCreative Alternatives works with marginalized producers in rural and urban areas of Kenya. The producers take pride in the product ideas they are able to develop and market through Creative Alternatives....

This Nativity set is handcrafted out of banana fiber wrapped on wire and includes a 5 1/4 by 7 1/4 inch handmade banana fiber box for storage. The tallest piece is 5 inches high. Meet the Artisans Esther Kariuki is an independent artisan who, in her area of Kenya, near Kitui, has organized and trained women in her village to...

This Nativity set is handcrafted out of banana fiber wrapped on wire and includes a 10 by 7 inch handmade banana fiber box for storage and display. The tallest piece is 5 inches high. Meet the Artisans Esther Kariuki is an independent artisan who, in her area of Kenya, near Kitui, has organized and trained women in her village to...

Handmade in Kenya, these 8-inch salad servers are carved from a single piece of olive wood in a unique twisted design.

Delightful dancing girl pins made from painted tin can and copper wire are accented with colorful Maasai beads. Thank you for shopping The Village Country Store, authorized dealer for VHC Brands, Victorian Heart Quilts inc., and Fair Trade Artisan Gifts and Crafts.

Handmade in Kisumu, Kenya from misprinted sheets of bottle caps, these hand painted Christmas tree earrings are as cute as they come. The earrings hang 1.25 inches from hypoallergenic hooks. Perfect for small gifts for the office, social groups, teachers, parties, and stockings.Thank you for shopping The Village Country Store, authorized dealer for VHC Brands, Victorian Heart Quilts inc., and...

Hand painted sheets of misprinted bottle caps are adorned with recycled wire and beads in these cute holiday pins from Kenya. With a safety pin closure the pin is approximately 3 inches tall and will lighten up the holiday season. Perfect for small gifts for the office, social groups, teachers, parties, and stockings.Thank you for shopping The Village Country Store,...

These cute recycled dancing girl earrings are made from painted sheets of misprinted bottle caps and wire in Kisumu, Kenya. They hang 1.75 inches from hypoallergenic hooks. Perfect for small gifts for the office, social groups, teachers, parties, and holiday stockings.Thank you for shopping The Village Country Store, authorized dealer for VHC Brands, Victorian Heart Quilts inc., and Fair Trade...

Enjoy the holiday with this 4-inch tall dancing girl tree pin, hand painted in Kenya and made of copper wire and sheets of misprinted bottle caps. Safety pin closure. Perfect for small gifts for the office, social groups, teachers, parties, and stockings.Thank you for shopping The Village Country Store, authorized dealer for VHC Brands, Victorian Heart Quilts inc., and Fair...

This Giraffe mask is hand-carved and hand-painted by economically disadvantaged members of the Kamba tribe in Kenya. Purchasing this product provides sustainable income for the artists to support their families and send their children to school. Mask measures approximately 8.5 inches in height and 4 inches in depth.Meet the Artisans Working with more than 100 individual carvers in Machakos, Kenya,Jedando...

Hand carved from soapstone by African craftsmen, this menorah will provide a unique look to your home for the holidays. Measures 12 x 2.5 x 6 inches. Weighs 15lbs.

Hand carved from soapstone by African craftsmen, this menorah will provide a unique look to your home for the holidays. Measures 12 x 2.5 x 6 inches. Weighs 15lbs.Thank you for shopping The Village Country Store, authorized dealer for VHC Brands, Victorian Heart Quilts inc., and Fair Trade Artisan Gifts and Crafts.

Carved from olive wood stumps dug up in field preparation, this small bowl with a spoon is handcarved in Central Kenya by the workers in the field for extra income. The shape of each salt pot is unique. They measure approx 2.5 to 3 inches in diameter. Sold individually.

Handmade in Kenya, these salad servers are carved from one piece of wood. Each piece is hand painted and carved by hand. These salad tongs are a fun addition to any serving set - They are sure to attract complements. They are about 12 inches in length.Meet the Artisans Working with more than 100 individual carvers in Machakos, Kenya,Jedando Modern...

Bring the culture and beauty of South Africa to your home with these Fair Trade, hand painted candles. Artists use great care and attention to detail to paint these African-inspired designs. Each candle design has a special meaning: UZUSHI signifies discovery in Swahili and is portrayed through design and vibrant colors. Includes three tapers, packaged in an attractive gift box...