Kenya

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.

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.

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...

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...

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...