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A handmade tapestry crochet bucket bag in blue and black, from Kenya. The top half is sky blue scattered with small black diamonds that grow larger towards the base, and the lower band is black with diamonds outlined in blue, sitting on a flat round black base. A drawstring closes the top and ends in two black tassels, and a thick braided black strap goes over the shoulder. The stitch is tight and heavy, so the bag holds its shape, and the maker says it is roomy enough for a tablet, a large notebook, a water bottle and a makeup bag. This is a single bag, made by an independent maker in Kenya.
Sold by Majda'sStore • Kenya
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A leather belt beaded in the black, red, green and white of the Kenyan flag. Rows of tiny seed beads are stitched by hand along the full length of a solid leather strap, with the colours set in wide blocks divided by thin white lines, in the same order as the flag. The back of the strap is left as natural leather, and the belt closes with a simple metal buckle on a tan leather end. It is 90 cm from end to end and 5 cm wide, so check it against a belt you already wear before ordering. The wide beaded band sits best on jeans, chinos and casual trousers, and holds its own at cultural events and festivals. If you like the pattern, the same shop makes a matching Kenyan flag beaded cuff bracelet. Wipe clean with a dry cloth and keep it out of long soaking.
Sold by Tribal Shop • Kenya
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Beaded drop earrings in the colours of the Kenyan flag, handmade in Kenya. Black, red, green and white seed beads run in diagonal stripes down a long diamond, with gold toned beads between the rows and a faceted gold bead at the tip. Uhuru is the Swahili word for freedom, and the colours carry the meaning of the flag: black for the people, red for the blood shed for independence, green for the land and white for peace. They are lightweight and suit Madaraka and Jamhuri Day, a family celebration, or any outfit that wants a flash of colour. They hang from gold tone fish hook ear wires. The maker gives the size as 4.5cm long by 1.5cm wide.Handmade by Nekesa of Mulembe Beads, a Bukusu beadworker in Kenya. If you want the flag colours in a rounder shape, the Amani and Nuru Bloom flower earrings from the same maker are the softer choice.
Sold by Mulembe beads • Kenya
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A black cord bracelet set with two cowrie shells and three brass coils. The two shells sit side by side on the top of the wrist, each threaded onto the cord through its natural opening and held in place between small coils of brass wire wound by hand. The cord ends run past each other and are finished with matching brass coils, so the bracelet looks finished from every side. It is a simple, light piece that works on its own or stacked with other bracelets, and it suits any wrist. If you like the shells, the store's cowrie shell ear cuff uses the same natural cowries and the same hand coiled brass. Care: keep it dry where you can, and wipe the shells with a soft cloth. Brass darkens naturally with wear and can be polished back.
Sold by AfroGlam Jewels • Kenya
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A full grain cowhide leather duffel bag in deep coffee brown, with a zipped end pocket. The Msafiri is a weekend and business travel bag with generous room inside and clean, structured lines. The leather has a matte finish and the frame is rigid, so the bag keeps its shape when packed and protects what is inside. It is handmade in Kenya: the parts are made by artisans in Kenya and each bag is assembled in Nairobi by Hellen Nduku, founder of Kifaru Leather. The Kifaru rhino mark is embossed on the front. Details Full grain cowhide leather, matte finish Heavy duty metal zips and contrast stitching Two carry handles, a clip on shoulder strap and a leather luggage tag Zipped end pocket, big enough for a pair of shoes Size: 50 x 24 x 25cm Care: wipe clean with a soft dry cloth and keep it away from direct heat.
Sold by Kifaru Leather • Kenya
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A hammered brass claw pendant on a black cord necklace. The claw is a slim curved point, hammered along its length and finished at the top with a ridged brass cap and ring, below a neat wrapped knot. Two sliding knots at the back adjust the length; the maker gives it as 30cm. It is brass all the way through, so you get the look of a claw necklace with no animal part in it. Care: brass darkens naturally over time; a soft dry cloth brings back the shine. Keep the cord dry.
Sold by AfroGlam Jewels • Kenya
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Handmade flower earrings in white and silver lined seed beads, built up in raised layered petals around a faceted silver bead at the centre, on silver tone fish hook ear wires. A soft, bright pair for a wedding, bridal wear or a plain outfit that wants one detail. The white beads give the petals their body and the silver lined beads trace each edge, so the flower sparkles without any metal showing. The first photograph is a single earring on a wooden table, which shows the beadwork close up as it really is. If you want warmer tones, the same Neema flower is also made in white and gold. Care: keep them dry and away from perfume, and store them so the petals are not crushed.
Sold by Mulembe beads • Kenya
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A handmade beaded anklet in black glass seed beads, broken by three bands of multicolour beads, each carrying a small polished metal disc, and fastened with a clear button. The black runs in three strands that gather into the coloured bands, so the anklet lies flat against the ankle rather than rolling. The discs hang loose from small rings and catch the light as you walk. It closes by passing a clear button through a beaded loop, which is simple to do up and does not snag. The maker gives the length as 25cm. Measure round your ankle before ordering, because the button loop sets one length rather than adjusting. Made by hand in Kenya. Keep it out of the sea and the pool where you can, and wipe the discs dry to keep them bright.
Sold by Tribal Shop • Kenya
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A handmade rope necklace of white pearl beads wrapped in green glass seed beads that spiral all the way round it, finished with a silver tone clasp. A fresh, bright piece for a white shirt, a summer dress or a green outfit that wants a finishing touch. The green beads are translucent, so light passes through them and they glow rather than sit flat, which is the one thing this colourway does that the others do not. Two green lines wind around the pearls with finer pale beads between them, and the necklace sits close and full at the base of the neck. It fastens with a silver tone lobster clasp, with a small bead cap at each end of the rope and a short extender chain finished with a ball, all visible in the first photograph, so it can sit a little higher or lower. The same twist is also made in pink and white, and in black and white. Care: keep it dry and away from perfume, and store it laid flat or loosely coiled so the spiral keeps its shape.
Sold by Mulembe beads • Kenya
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A handmade rope necklace of white pearl beads wrapped in bright pink seed beads that spiral all the way round it, finished with a silver tone clasp. The most playful of the maker's pearl twists, made for summer, a pink outfit or a bridesmaid in pink. Two lines of hot pink beads, with finer pale beads between them, wind around the pearls like the stripes on a sweet, so the white shows through in soft bands and the colour reads from across a room. It sits close at the base of the neck, round and full, and needs nothing else with it. It fastens with a silver tone lobster clasp, with a small bead cap at each end of the rope and a short extender chain finished with a ball, all visible in the first photograph, so it can sit a little higher or lower. If you want something quieter, the same twist is also made in black and white, and in green and white. Care: keep it dry and away from perfume, and store it laid flat or loosely coiled so the spiral keeps its shape.
Sold by Mulembe beads • Kenya
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Blue and white beaded diamond earrings, handmade in Kenya. Rows of seed beads are stitched flat into a long diamond: a white border, then bands of royal blue and a lighter blue, around a small white diamond at the centre. Baraka means blessing in Swahili. This is the statement pair: large, flat and graphic, they read from across a room and go well with white, denim or navy. They are lightweight and hang from silver tone fish hook ear wires. The maker gives the size as 8cm by 4.5cm.Handmade by Nekesa of Mulembe Beads, a Bukusu beadworker in Kenya.
Sold by Mulembe beads • Kenya
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A maroon canvas tote bag with a bold African print panel down the front. The body is a sturdy maroon canvas. A strip of multicoloured geometric print, in yellow, orange, red, pink and sky blue on black, runs from the top edge to the base, and the same print frames both bottom corners. Two black webbing straps carry it on the shoulder. There is room for your daily essentials, a laptop or the weekly market shop, and it measures 45 x 35 x 15 cm. The shape is plain and practical, and the single stripe of print is what makes it yours: it sits as easily with work clothes as with a weekend outfit. If you prefer texture, the same maker also makes crochet bags. Handmade in Kenya.
Sold by Majda'sStore • Kenya
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A handmade rope necklace of white pearl beads wrapped in black seed beads that spiral all the way round it, finished with a silver tone clasp. The most formal of the maker's pearl twists, made for a black dress, evening wear or a monochrome wardrobe. Two lines of black beads wind around the pearls in crisp stripes, so the necklace reads graphic and sharp rather than sweet, and it goes with anything black or white you already own. It sits close and full at the base of the neck. It fastens with a silver tone lobster clasp and a short extender chain, both visible in the first photograph, so it can sit a little higher or lower. If you want colour instead, the same twist is also made in pink and white, and in green and white. Care: keep it dry and away from perfume, and store it laid flat or loosely coiled so the spiral keeps its shape.
Sold by Mulembe beads • Kenya
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A hammered brass pendant in the shape of Africa, on a black cord necklace. The whole surface of the continent is hammered by hand, so it catches the light from every angle, and it hangs from a small brass ring beneath a neat wrapped knot. Two sliding knots at the back adjust the length; the maker gives it as 30cm. If you would rather wear a symbol than a map, the store's brass ankh pendant is made the same way. Care: brass darkens naturally over time; a soft dry cloth brings back the shine. Keep the cord dry.
Sold by AfroGlam Jewels • Kenya
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Handmade leather toe loop sandals in EU size 31, which is a child's size. Cut and stitched in Kenya in the classic Maasai style, they have a dark leather footbed and crossed strap with white contrast stitching right around the edge, a punched star pattern on the strap, and a loop that holds the big toe so the sandal stays on without a buckle. The leather is left plain rather than beaded, so the making is the whole look. They suit everyday wear, school holidays and travel, and they make a lovely gift for a child with Kenyan roots. If you need a different size, message the shop before ordering. Wipe clean with a damp cloth and air dry away from direct heat.
Sold by Tribal Shop • Kenya
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Black and gold beaded spiral earrings, handmade in Kenya. Black seed beads are worked into a twisted column with two lines of gold beads winding around it from top to bottom, finished with a faceted black bead and a small gold bead at the tip. Neema means grace in Swahili, and this is a quiet pair: black and gold sits with almost anything, from office wear to an evening outfit. They are lightweight and hang from gold tone fish hook ear wires. The maker gives the size as 4.5cm long by 1.5cm wide.Handmade by Nekesa of Mulembe Beads, a Bukusu beadworker in Kenya. If you like black and gold but want a rounder, bolder shape, the Dhahabu flower earrings from the same maker are the better buy.
Sold by Mulembe beads • Kenya
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Handmade flower earrings in bright pink and white seed beads, built up in raised petals around a round pink pearl bead at the centre, on silver tone fish hook ear wires. A cheerful, feminine pair for summer, a pink outfit or a bridesmaid in pink. Waridi is the Swahili word for rose. White beads form the body of the flower and short rows of pink are looped across each petal, so it reads as a rose in bloom from across a room. The first photograph shows the pair on a plain background, and the two earrings differ slightly, as a handmade pair does. They match the maker's Pearl Twist Necklace in pink and white, and the two are also sold together as the Waridi Necklace and Earring Set. Care: keep them dry and away from perfume, and store them so the beadwork is not crushed.
Sold by Mulembe beads • Kenya
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Handmade flower earrings in red and gold seed beads, built up in raised loops around a faceted pink bead at the centre, on gold tone fish hook ear wires. A bright, warm pair for a celebration, a wedding guest outfit or anything in red. Moto is the Swahili word for fire. Short rows of red beads are looped over a dense body of gold ones, so the flower flickers between the two colours as it moves, and the pink centre catches the light. The first photograph shows the pair on a plain background, and the two earrings differ slightly, as a handmade pair does. If you want the same flower darker, the Dhahabu earrings are black and gold. Care: keep them dry and away from perfume, and store them so the loops are not crushed.
Sold by Mulembe beads • Kenya
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A handmade rope necklace of red, green, black and white pearl beads twisted in a spiral, in the colours of the Kenyan flag, finished with a silver tone lobster clasp. Made for Jamhuri Day, Madaraka Day, a Kenyan wedding or anyone who wants to wear home. Fahari is the Swahili word for pride. Bands of red, green and black pearl beads wind around the rope, each edged with small white beads the way the flag edges its colours in white, so it reads as Kenya at a glance without spelling it out. It sits close and full at the base of the neck. The first photograph shows the necklace itself, with the clasp at the top. If you prefer one colour with white, the same twist is made in pink, green, and black. Care: keep it dry and away from perfume, and store it laid flat or loosely coiled so the spiral keeps its shape.
Sold by Mulembe beads • Kenya
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Handmade waist beads in cream glass seed beads, on one long strand with orange, teal and pink butterfly charms and a gold tone screw clasp. The seed beads have a soft pearly sheen, so the strand sits quietly against the skin, and the three small butterflies add just enough colour to catch the eye. It is a simple everyday strand rather than a statement piece, easy to wear on its own or alongside other waist beads. The maker gives the length as 100cm. It fastens with a small screw clasp at one length rather than a tie, so measure round the point where you will wear it before ordering. Made by hand in Kenya. Take it off before swimming or bathing, and undo the clasp gently rather than pulling on the strand.
Sold by Tribal Shop • Kenya
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A wide, flat collar necklace netted by hand from white seed beads, crossed with diagonal stripes of gold coloured beads and fastened with a gold tone clasp. The beads are worked into an open lattice, so the collar lies flat around the base of the neck and lets a little skin show through the net. The gold stripes run the whole way round at an angle, which gives the piece movement without adding colour. White and gold go with almost anything, so this is the collar for a wedding, a celebration or a plain dark dress that needs one strong piece. The maker gives it as about 40cm long and 1.5cm wide. It closes with a lobster clasp between two gold tone ball ends. If you prefer a rounded rope to a flat collar, the Pearl Twist necklaces from the same maker are the other shape to look at. Care: keep it dry, store it flat so the net keeps its shape, and wipe it gently with a soft cloth.
Sold by Mulembe beads • Kenya
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A handmade matching set in the colours of the Kenyan flag: a red, green, black and white pearl twist necklace and a pair of round beaded flower earrings. Made for Jamhuri Day, Madaraka Day, a Kenyan wedding or a gift for someone far from home. Fahari is the Swahili word for pride. The necklace winds bands of red, green and black pearl beads around a rope, each edged with small white beads the way the flag edges its colours in white, and fastens with a silver tone lobster clasp. The earrings are white beaded flowers ringed in black, with red and green loops around a faceted silver bead at the centre, on silver tone fish hooks. The first photograph shows both pieces together on a plain background. The necklace is also sold on its own as the Fahari Twist Necklace. Care: keep both pieces dry and away from perfume, and store the necklace laid flat or loosely coiled so the spiral keeps its shape.
Sold by Mulembe beads • Kenya
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A round beaded placemat in shimmering teal, green and violet glass seed beads, ringed with bands of gold bugle beads. You receive one placemat; order the number you need for your table. The beads are sewn onto strong thread over radiating wire spokes, with a fabric backing to keep it stable under plates and glasses, and the maker gives the size as 10 across, which reads as 10 inches, about 25 cm, against the photographs. The iridescent beads catch candlelight beautifully, which makes a set of these the quiet star of a dinner table. The maker also lists matching coasters; message the shop if you would like those. Wipe clean with a damp cloth and let it dry flat.
Sold by Tribal Shop • Kenya
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A small hand carved wooden spoon with a black and white batik bone handle. The pale wooden bowl and stem are smoothly carved, and the end of the handle is sleeved in bone dyed black with a white zigzag pattern, the Kenyan batik bone technique. A size for sugar, spices, salt or a jar of honey. Hand carved in Kenya. About 18 cm long.
Sold by Tribal Shop • Kenya
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An oval wooden bowl hand painted with two giraffes inside and a red geometric border. Two giraffes in red and pink patchwork walk across the bare wood at the centre, framed by a band of dark red scale pattern around the rim and black zebra stripe panels at each end. The outside of the bowl is painted too, with red diamond motifs on the natural wood. Use it on a coffee table, a shelf or a desk, for fruit, keys or simply on display. Hand painted wood, about 30 x 20 x 7 cm. Wipe with a dry cloth; it is decorative, so do not soak it.
Sold by Tribal Shop • Kenya
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A brass wire ear cuff set with eight natural cowrie shells. The shells fan out around the outer curve of the ear like a small sunburst, each one bound onto a frame of brass wire that is coiled by hand along its whole length and finished with a curl or spiral at each end. It sits around the ear rather than through a piercing, so it pairs easily with the studs or hoops you already wear. The maker gives the size as 5cm. Care: brass darkens naturally over time, and a soft dry cloth brings back the shine. Keep it dry and store it flat so the frame holds its shape.
Sold by AfroGlam Jewels • Kenya
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A hand carved wooden butter knife shaped like a giraffe, its head forming the end of the handle. The pale wooden blade is smooth and flat for spreading, and the handle is carved as a giraffe's neck and head, marked with brown giraffe spots and a dark nose. Use it for butter, jam or soft cheese at breakfast, or give it as a small gift. Hand carved in Kenya. About 16 x 2.5 cm.
Sold by Tribal Shop • Kenya
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A multi strand Maasai style bead necklace that cascades from collar to chest. More than fifteen strands of glass seed beads in red, yellow, orange, blue, green, black and white are gathered into two flat woven bands, with a centre column of large diamond shaped beads running down the middle and silver tone chains and disc drops swinging along the lower strands. It fastens with small metal hooks at the ends of the woven bands. This is a statement piece for weddings, cultural celebrations, stage and photography, worn over a plain neckline so the beadwork does the talking. It is the boldest piece in this maker's range: if you want the same colours in a quieter form, the shop's beaded cuff bracelets carry them in a single band. Wipe with a dry cloth and store flat or hung so the strands do not tangle.
Sold by Tribal Shop • Kenya
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A handmade matching set: a pink and white pearl twist necklace and a pair of pink and white beaded flower earrings, both beaded by hand in Kenya. Made for a bridesmaid, a birthday or anyone who wants a finished pink look in one buy. The necklace is a rope of white pearl beads wrapped in bright pink seed beads that spiral all the way round it, fastened with a silver tone lobster clasp and a short extender chain. The earrings are Waridi flowers, Swahili for rose, with white petals looped in pink around a pink pearl bead, on silver tone fish hooks. The first photograph shows both pieces together on a plain background. Both pieces are also sold on their own, as the Pearl Twist Necklace in pink and white and the Waridi Beaded Flower Earrings, if you only want one. Care: keep both pieces dry and away from perfume, and store the necklace laid flat or loosely coiled so the spiral keeps its shape.
Sold by Mulembe beads • Kenya
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A hand carved boat shaped bowl in Kenyan wild olive wood, with bone inlay set into the rim. The long oval bowl is carved from a single piece of olive wood, its swirling dark grain running the length of the inside. Small panels of bone, cut with diagonal dark stripes, are inlaid at each end and at both sides of the rim. Use it on a coffee table or dining table, on a shelf, or to hold fruit, keys or small things, and it makes a good gift. Carved by hand in Kenya. About 35 x 12 x 8 cm. Wipe with a damp cloth and dry straight away; an occasional rub of food safe oil keeps the wood rich.
Sold by Tribal Shop • Kenya
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Handmade flower earrings in black and gold seed beads, built up in raised loops around a round gold bead at the centre, on gold tone fish hook ear wires. A bold, warm pair for evening wear or a black outfit that wants one bright detail. Dhahabu is the Swahili word for gold. The black beads give the flower its body and the translucent gold beads are looped over them in short rows, so the thread shows through the gold and the flower catches the light from every side. The first photograph is a single earring, close enough to see the beadwork as it really is. If you want something softer, the maker's Neema flower earrings come in white and silver. Care: keep them dry and away from perfume, and store them so the loops are not crushed.
Sold by Mulembe beads • Kenya
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A small hand carved wooden pot with a fitted lid, carved in relief and finished in a dark stain. The round body carries a band of carved relief work around its middle, and the lid, topped with a tall knob, is carved too. Sold as a sugar bowl, it also makes a handsome lidded pot for a tea tray, a dressing table or a shelf. Carved by hand in Kenya. About 10 x 10 x 8 cm.
Sold by Tribal Shop • Kenya
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A handmade brass ankh pendant on a black cord necklace. The ankh hangs from a small brass ring beneath a neat wrapped knot, and two sliding knots at the back let you raise or lower it, so it can sit at the collarbone or lower on the chest. The maker gives the length as 30cm, adjustable. Each pendant is finished by hand: photos 1 and 2 show a hammered surface that catches the light, photo 3 a smoother one. Care: brass darkens naturally over time; rub it with a soft dry cloth to bring back the shine, and keep the cord dry.
Sold by AfroGlam Jewels • Kenya
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A handmade crochet crossbody bag in mustard, cream and dark brown, from Kenya. The body is crocheted in three bold bands, mustard at the top, cream through the middle and dark brown at the base, and an embroidered patch of red flowers and green leaves is sewn onto the cream band. A zip closes the top and the inside is lined in soft white fabric. The brown faux leather strap clips on with bronze tone swivel clasps and has a buckle, so it adjusts to wear on the shoulder or across the body. The bag is about 22cm by 20cm and the strap adjusts up to 120cm, as the maker gives it. This is a single bag, made by an independent maker in Kenya.
Sold by Majda'sStore • Kenya
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A round hand carved wooden bowl with striped bone inlay set into the rim. The bowl is turned from a warm reddish wood with a smooth, polished inside, and three panels of bone, cut with diagonal dark stripes, are set into the rim. Use it for fruit, nuts, keys or small things on a coffee table, desk or shelf, or give it as a gift. Carved by hand in Kenya. About 25 x 25 x 8 cm. Wipe with a damp cloth and dry straight away.
Sold by Tribal Shop • Kenya
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A handmade wooden serviette holder with an engraved "home" script on the side. Two arched sides rise from a solid base to hold folded paper napkins or serviettes upright, ready to take from either side, so they stay neat on the dining table, the kitchen counter or a cafe table. Crest Furniture make it by hand in Kenya from solid natural timber, finished in a warm amber varnish that wipes clean and protects the wood from spills. It measures about 6.5 x 3 x 5.5 inches (16.5 x 7.6 x 14 cm) and, the maker says, holds up to 40 standard folded napkins. Care: wipe clean with a damp cloth and dry.
Sold by Crest furniture • Kenya
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A small full grain cowhide leather crossbody bag in tan brown, with a top handle and an adjustable shoulder strap. The Mtalii is an everyday bag for men, the lighter and warmer of the store's two colours, the one that reads casual with denim and travel clothes. It stands upright and slim, so it sits close at the hip and carries your everyday essentials without bulk. The leather has a waxy finish with lighter edges and natural shading. Each bag passes through several artisans' hands and is assembled and inspected by Hellen Nduku, founder of the Kenyan brand Kifaru Leather. The Kifaru rhino mark is embossed on the front pocket. Details Full grain cowhide leather Zipped main compartment across the top, with two pulls A zipped pocket across the top of the front, a second zipped pocket on the front panel and a zipped pocket on the back The maker lists several compartments inside Top carry handle and an adjustable shoulder strap with a metal buckle Leather tag on a cord Size: about 23cm high, 18cm wide and 7cm deep Care: wipe clean with a soft dry cloth and keep it away from direct heat. If you prefer a darker bag that hides wear, the Kahawia is the same bag in dark coffee brown.
Sold by Kifaru Leather • Kenya
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A handmade crochet Christmas wreath, 30cm across, with a bow and three bells. The ring is worked in moss green yarn and edged with a deep red ruffle trimmed in white, so it reads as a classic red, green and white wreath from across a room. At the top sits a crocheted bow in white, red and green, with three crocheted bells, one red, one white and one green, gathered at its centre. Every part of it, bow and bells included, is made by hand in soft acrylic yarn, so there are no needles or glitter to shed, and it can be packed away after the holidays and brought out again next year. Hang it on a front door, a wall or a window, or lay it flat on a table as a centrepiece, as in the first photograph.
Sold by Esthercraftsiniciative • Kenya
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A small full grain cowhide leather crossbody bag in dark coffee brown, with a top handle and an adjustable shoulder strap. The Kahawia is an everyday bag for men, the darkest of the store's two colours, which keeps it looking smart and hides the marks of daily use. It stands upright and slim, so it sits close at the hip and carries your everyday essentials without bulk. The leather has a waxy finish with lighter edges and natural shading. Each bag passes through several artisans' hands and is assembled and inspected by Hellen Nduku, founder of the Kenyan brand Kifaru Leather. The Kifaru rhino mark is embossed on the front pocket. Details Full grain cowhide leather Zipped main compartment across the top, with two pulls A zipped pocket across the top of the front, a second zipped pocket on the front panel and a zipped pocket on the back The maker lists several compartments inside Top carry handle and an adjustable shoulder strap with a metal buckle Leather tag on a cord Size: about 23cm high, 18cm wide and 7cm deep Care: wipe clean with a soft dry cloth and keep it away from direct heat. If you prefer a warmer, lighter colour, the Mtalii is the same bag in tan.
Sold by Kifaru Leather • Kenya
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A handmade crochet shoulder bag in brown cotton t-shirt yarn, from Kenya. The chunky yarn is worked in rows of plain stitches broken by bands of raised puff stitches, and a wide crocheted strap is worked into the body so the bag sits comfortably on the shoulder. A tassel of brown cord hangs at the top edge, threaded with pale blue beads and blue evil eye beads. Inside, a toggle and loop close the top, and the bag is roomy enough for daily essentials. The maker gives the size as 27cm wide, 24cm high and 10cm deep. This is a single bag, made by an independent maker in Kenya.
Sold by Majda'sStore • Kenya
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A hand carved wooden elephant with a polished, reddish brown finish. The elephant stands mid stride with its trunk hanging low, the ears carved in deep sweeping lines and the trunk cut with rows of small ridges. The tail curves away from the body as a separate loop of wood, and each foot is finished with carved toe detail. The figure is carved from a single piece of wood, and the grain runs in bands across the back and flanks, so the wood itself does much of the decorating. It suits a shelf, a desk or a mantelpiece, and makes a good gift for anyone who loves elephants or Kenyan craft. Care: dust with a soft dry cloth. Keep out of direct sun and away from damp, and do not soak or wash.
Sold by Tribal Shop • Kenya
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A dried gourd bottle with a long slender neck, coloured deep red and engraved by hand. Bands of zigzags, wavy lines and triangles are cut through the red surface to the pale skin beneath, running round the body and up the neck, and a giraffe is engraved in one of the panels low on the body. The gourd stands upright on a round foot. Each one grows its own shape, so the curve of the neck and the patterns differ from piece to piece. Sold as a decorative piece, not for holding food or drink. Dust with a soft dry cloth and keep it dry.
Sold by Tribal Shop • Kenya
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A carved wooden bird, painted by hand and standing on black wire legs. The body is a bright glossy red, the head black with a white stripe over the crown and a white ring round the eye, and the beak a soft grey. A mottled brown patch covers the wing, which ends in black feathers lined in white, and the tail is red with fine white lines. The wire legs end in spread toes, so the bird stands on its own on a shelf, desk or windowsill. Carved from wood, painted, and sealed with a protective coating. Dust with a soft dry cloth; keep away from water.
Sold by Tribal Shop • Kenya
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A hand carved wooden wall mask, painted black and red with giraffe panels. The face is cut right through the wood: open almond eyes, a carved nose and an open mouth, so the wall shows through when it hangs. A red band runs from the brow to a carved loop at the top, flanked by two small carved heads, each wearing a white beaded earring. Giraffe pattern panels and red striped tips frame the face, and rows of dots and stripes are cut through the black paint to the pale wood beneath. It is a decorative piece for a wall, a shelf or a collection, not a ceremonial mask. The photograph shows the mask resting on its side on a table. The size is not published because the figure given does not match the photograph, so please message the seller for measurements before buying. Care: dust with a soft dry cloth and keep out of damp and direct sun.
Sold by Tribal Shop • Kenya
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A hand painted canvas showing two stylised figures striding across a black ground. The larger figure wears a red robe striped in white with pale fringed folds at the shoulder, the smaller one a lilac robe with white dots and a green edge. Both have gold heads and thin white limbs, with white lines trailing behind them as they walk, and a blaze of orange and yellow rises at the left edge. The brushwork and the weave of the canvas show clearly in the close shots. The canvas is stretched over a frame. Painted by hand in Kenya to this design: each canvas is its own painting and will differ a little from the one photographed. Keep out of direct sunlight and dust with a soft dry brush.
Sold by Tribal Shop • Kenya
Fashion Accessories
A hand painted leather keyring on a steel split ring, in a lion or zebra design. The leather is cut in the outline of the map of Kenya, dyed orange and painted by hand. The lion design carries a lion's face in red, yellow and white with fine white whiskers; the zebra design carries a zebra's head in black and white. Both have stripes of green, yellow and dark brown painted along one edge. Choose the design you want from the options: the photographs show the two keyrings together, and you receive one. Light enough to hang from keys, a bag zip or a backpack, and an easy small gift from Kenya. Wipe with a dry cloth and keep it out of standing water so the paint lasts.
Sold by Tribal Shop • Kenya
Crafts
A live edge wooden stool that doubles as a small side table. The top is a single slab of solid wood that keeps the natural outline of the tree, with its grain, a knot and the uneven edge left on show. It stands on three branch legs, braced by sawn wooden rails fixed with wooden pegs. The seller finishes it with natural oil, wax, varnish and a clear protective coating. Use it as a stool, a bedside table, a plant stand or a side table beside the sofa. The seller gives its size as 50 x 45 x 40 cm. Because every top is cut from its own piece of timber, the stool you receive will differ in outline and grain from the one photographed.
Sold by Tribal Shop • Kenya
Fashion Accessories
A blue beaded tassel necklace with a round polished disc at the front. A rigid collar, tightly wrapped in royal blue, closes at the back with a gold tone hook between two cone end caps. From the front of the collar hangs a round disc in cream, honey and dark brown tones, its rim stitched through with fine wire, and from the disc falls a long tassel of loose blue bead strands with a narrower band of red, gold and amber strands down the middle. The colour and movement make it a statement piece for festivals, cultural occasions and evenings out, and it sits best over a plain top or dress. Made from beads, thread and decorative cord. Store it flat or hanging so the strands do not tangle, and keep it away from water and perfume.
Sold by Tribal Shop • Kenya
À propos du Kenya
Le Kenya abrite certaines des traditions artisanales les plus singulières d'Afrique de l'Est. Le travail de perles du peuple maasaï est devenu un symbole mondial de l'artisanat africain : des bijoux en perles de verre cousues à la main, aux motifs géométriques audacieux, où chaque couleur porte un sens culturel.
L'artisanat kényan va bien au-delà des perles : textiles kikoy tissés sur la côte, paniers en sisal spiralés à la main dans les hauts plateaux du centre, sculptures makonde d'une précision remarquable et délicates sculptures en stéatite de Kisii, propres à l'ouest du Kenya. Acheter des produits fabriqués au Kenya sur Sokofa, c'est se relier directement aux artisans qui font vivre ces traditions.
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Chaque vendeur sur Sokofa est vérifié personnellement. Quand vous achetez ici des produits du Kenya, vous achetez directement à l'artisan, sans intermédiaire et en toute transparence.
Questions fréquentes
Sokofa propose des produits artisanaux kényans authentiques : bijoux en perles maasaï, textiles kikoy tissés, paniers en sisal et en raphia tissés à la main, sculptures makonde en bois, sculptures en stéatite de Kisii et soins africains naturels fabriqués au Kenya.
Le travail de perles maasaï est une tradition séculaire du peuple maasaï du Kenya et de Tanzanie. Des motifs complexes de perles de verre aux couleurs vives sont cousus à la main pour former bijoux, colliers, bracelets et ceintures, chaque couleur et chaque motif portant un sens culturel lié à l'âge, au statut social et à l'identité du groupe.
Oui. Chaque vendeur sur Sokofa est vérifié personnellement avant la mise en ligne de ses produits. Nous confirmons l'identité du vendeur, l'origine des produits et le savoir-faire, pour que chaque achat soutienne directement un artisan kényan.
Oui. Sokofa expédie à l'international, notamment au Royaume-Uni, aux États-Unis, en Europe, en Australie, au Canada et ailleurs. Les délais et les frais de livraison s'affichent au moment du paiement.
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