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...

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: OWODUNI signifies responsible and is portrayed through design and vibrant colors. Includes two tapers, tied together with raffia and includes a gift...

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...

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...

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 pillar candle, hand-painted by South African artisans, arrives in a recycled cardboard gift box. The candle is 4 inches tall by 2 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...

This pillar candle, hand-painted by South African artisans, arrives in a recycled cardboard gift box. The candle is 4 inches tall by 2 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...

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....

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...