Africa

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...

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...

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: KILEO signifies modern 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: KILEO signifies modern in Swahili and is portrayed through design and vibrant colors. Includes three tapers, packaged in an attractive gift box...

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...

This wood zebra mask is hand-carved by members of the Kamba tribe in Kenya.Mask features detailed hand-painted stripes on the zebra's head and measures approximately 8.5 inches high x 4 inches deep.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...

This highly grained olive wood bowl is hand-carved in Kenya using rudimentary hand tools. In a gorgeous color, this bowl also features inlaid piece of discarded cow bone, batiked in a mudcloth pattern using traditional dye methods. Size 10 inches. Meet the Artisans Working with more than 100 individual carvers in Machakos, Kenya,Jedando Modern Handicrafts markets african handicrafts primarily made...

Handcarved in Kenya from a single piece of soapstone, this sculpture depicting two cats is 4 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 to...

Handcarved in Kenya from a single piece of soapstone, this sculpture depicting two cats is 4 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 to...

Carved from soapstone in Western Kenya, this cat sculpture is like none found in nature with its hand etched patterns and whimsical shape. Each cat is approximately 5 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...

This olive wood salad serving set is handmade in Kenya and have carved rustic twig design handles. 12 inches.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. Carved by...

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...

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,...

This olive wood salad serving set in the shape of hands are handmade in Kenya. These are large -- you may have a totally different use for them than tossing salads.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...

Enjoy the holidays with this 4-inch tall dancing girl tree pin. Made in Kenya, it is hand painted and made from copper wire and sheets of misprinted bottle caps. Safety pin closure.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...

Made of recycled copper and steel wire with local beer caps for wheels this bicycle pin is approximately 2 inches long with a safety pin closure. Called "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 bikes used to transport people across the border...

Made from recycled copper and steel wire, these earrings are inspired by a common mode of transportation in Western Kenya - the bicycle. 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 border between Uganda...

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....

Delightful dancing girl earrings with bodies of Tusker lager bottle caps are accented with copper wire and colorful Maasai beads. Earrings hang approximately 1.5 inches from lead free silver metal hooks. Bead colors will vary.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...

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...

Hand carved from soapstone, these sculptures feature a representation of two lovers in circle. 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,...

Hand carved from soapstone, these sculptures feature a representation of two lovers in circle. 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,...

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...

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...

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...

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 3 children. 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 a single piece of soapstone, this sculpture features two intertwined hearts. It 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 to...

Hand carved from soapstone in Kenya, this chess set features 32 delicate pieces in a Maasai tribal theme on a 14-inch square board. As each piece is hand carved from natural stone, please allow 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...

This dancing girl pin is made from a local beer bottle cap and copper wire and accented with colorful Maasai beads. Mounted on a safety pin for attaching to a lapel, hat, or backpack, the pin is approximately 2 inches tall. Bead colors may vary from shown.Meet the ArtisansCreative Alternatives works with marginalized producers in rural and urban areas of...

Hand painted sheets of misprinted bottle caps are adorned with recycled wire and beads in this cute holiday pin from Kenya. With a safety pin closure, the pin is approximately 3 inches tall and will surely brighten up the holiday season!Meet the ArtisansCreative Alternatives works with marginalized producers in rural and urban areas of Kenya. The producers take pride in...

This handmade novelty pair of dancing girl earrings features a playful pumpkin design made from recycled tin can and copper wire, accented with colorful Maasai beads. Earrings hang approximately 2 inches.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...

Delightful dancing girl pin made from recycled painted tin heart and copper wire, accented with colorful Maasai beads (bead color may vary). Mounted on a safety pin for attaching to a lapel, hat, or backpack. Pin is approximately 2 inches wide.Meet the ArtisansCreative Alternatives works with marginalized producers in rural and urban areas of Kenya. The producers take pride in...

This handmade novelty dancing girl pin features a playful football design made from recycled tin can and copper wire, accented with colorful Maasai beads. Pin is approximately 2.5 inches tall.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...

Handcrafted by South African artisans, this brass cuff with a feathered edge is accented with two pinwheels of brilliant brass. The feathering on this 1.1-inch bracelet is achieved by applying extreme heat rather than paints or dyes.Meet the Artisans Brass Images was established in 1988 in the coastal town of Plettenberg Bay, South Africa, about a 4 hour drive out...

Handcrafted in South Africa, these earrings are shaded pinwheels of brass accented with polished brass strips. The coloration on these 1.25-inch long earrings, which hang from brass hooks, is achieved with high heat rather than paints or dyes.Meet the Artisans Brass Images was established in 1988 in the coastal town of Plettenberg Bay, South Africa, about a 4 hour drive...

Handcrafted by South African artisans, this darkened brass cuff features a pinwheel design in polished brass. The feathering and color on this 1.5-inch bracelet is achieved by applying extreme heat rather than paints or dyes.Meet the Artisans Brass Images was established in 1988 in the coastal town of Plettenberg Bay, South Africa, about a 4 hour drive out of Cape...

Handcrafted by South African artisans, these earrings are slices of brass with a red copper center. The coloration of the 1.6-inch long earrings which hang from brass hooks, is achieved by applying high heat rather than paints or dyes.Meet the Artisans Brass Images was established in 1988 in the coastal town of Plettenberg Bay, South Africa, about a 4 hour...