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Assorted Elephant Grass Half-Moon Hand Fan
$38.00
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Charcoal and Cream Twill Sisal Nesting Baskets
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Kenyan Fine Line Olive Wood Salad Servers
$38.00
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Kitenge Lion Toy
$22.00
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Olive Wood Tapas Scoop Spoons
$8.00
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Small Wide Weave Palm Shopper with Leather Trim
$34.00
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Tan and Cream Twill Sisal Nesting Baskets
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Assorted Elephant Grass Half-Moon Hand Fan

$38.00

Talented weavers in Ghana's northern Bolgatanga region craft beautiful half-moon shaped hand fans from natural and dyed elephant grass. The fan doubles as wall art when not in use.

Sold singly in assorted designs and colors. Please email us at mangoandmain@gmail.com for a photo of current choices.

 Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.

Dimensions: 15"W x 14.5"H

Crafted from: Elephant grass

Made in: Ghana

Assorted Elephant Grass Half-Moon Hand Fan - Mango + Main
Assorted Elephant Grass Half-Moon Hand Fan - Mango + Main
Assorted Elephant Grass Half-Moon Hand Fan - Mango + Main
Assorted Elephant Grass Half-Moon Hand Fan - Mango + Main
Assorted Elephant Grass Half-Moon Hand Fan - Mango + Main
Assorted Elephant Grass Half-Moon Hand Fan - Mango + Main
Assorted Elephant Grass Half-Moon Hand Fan - Mango + Main
Assorted Elephant Grass Half-Moon Hand Fan - Mango + Main

Charcoal and Cream Twill Sisal Nesting Baskets

$30.00

This versatile set of nesting baskets is handwoven by talented rural Kenyan women using strands of natural and hand-dyed sisal. The baskets are coveted for their ability to be re-shaped, as well as their durability and all-natural composition. Sold individually.

We recommend spraying lightly with cold water to reshape baskets.

Dimensions: Small: 6"L x 6"W x 6"H Large: 8"L x 8"W x 8"H

Crafted from: Sisal fiber, dye

Fair trade

Made in Kenya

Charcoal and Cream Twill Sisal Nesting Baskets
Charcoal and Cream Twill Sisal Nesting Baskets
Charcoal and Cream Twill Sisal Nesting Baskets
Charcoal and Cream Twill Sisal Nesting Baskets

Kenyan Fine Line Olive Wood Salad Servers

$38.00

Handcrafted in Kenya, this stylish set of salad servers is carved from sustainably harvested olive wood and finished with cow bone handles decorated with assorted fine line designs Sold as a set of servers.

Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.

Care instructions: Hand wash in warm soapy water, rinse and dry. Rub wood lightly with mineral or olive oil before storing.

Dimensions: 13"L x 2.25"W x 1"H

Crafted from: Wild olive wood, bone Made in: Kenya

Kenyan Fine Line Olive Wood Salad Servers
Kenyan Fine Line Olive Wood Salad Servers
Kenyan Fine Line Olive Wood Salad Servers
Kenyan Fine Line Olive Wood Salad Servers
Kenyan Fine Line Olive Wood Salad Servers
Kenyan Fine Line Olive Wood Salad Servers

Kitenge Lion Toy

$22.00

Artisans at Creation Hive in Kenya sew sweet stuffed lions from colorful assorted cuts of cotton fabric. Each lion is stuffed to plumpness with poly filling, and finished with a luxurious brown yarn mane and tail. 

Creation Hive is a social enterprise dedicated to providing training and employment for underserved individuals with cancer, diabetes, and other terminal conditions. A hub of creativity in the local community, Creation Hive also provides hope and essential services for families experiencing medical emergencies.

Because this item uses assorted fabrics, colors and patterns vary.  Please let us know if you have a color preference. 

Dimensions: 6.5"L x 4"W x 5.5"H

Crafted from: Cotton fabric, yarn, poly filling

Made in: Kenya

Fair trade

Kitenge Lion Toy
Kitenge Lion Toy
Kitenge Lion Toy
Kitenge Lion Toy
Kitenge Lion Toy
Kitenge Lion Toy

Olive Wood Tapas Scoop Spoons

$8.00

Kenyan artisans hand carve beautifully grained wild olive wood to create these useful spoons. Each is embellished with cow bone inlay decorated with simple lines.

Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.

Dimensions: 4.5"L x 2"W x 0.5"H (size varies slightly)

Crafted from: Wood, cow bone

Fair trade

Made in Kenya

Olive Wood Tapas Scoop Spoons
Olive Wood Tapas Scoop Spoons
Olive Wood Tapas Scoop Spoons
Olive Wood Tapas Scoop Spoons

Small Wide Weave Palm Shopper with Leather Trim

$34.00

Kenyan artisans expertly weave long strips of palm leaves to create this stylish open top tote bag. Featuring a leather trimmed top and handles, this tote is the perfect on-the-go accessory and roomy enough to carry it all.

Dimensions: 14"L x 12"W x 9"H (to top of basket), 14"H (to top of handles)

Crafted from: Palm fiber, leather

About the Artisans:

In Nairobi's Banana Hill suburb, African artisans utilize the fiber of banana palm trees, which grow prolifically in East Africa, to create whimsical gifts for local sale and export. Geoffrey and George head up a group of talented creatives with a penchant for portraying nuances of African life through this sustainable, all-natural medium.

Small Wide Weave Palm Shopper with Leather Trim - Mango + Main
Small Wide Weave Palm Shopper with Leather Trim - Mango + Main
Small Wide Weave Palm Shopper with Leather Trim - Mango + Main
Small Wide Weave Palm Shopper with Leather Trim - Mango + Main
Small Wide Weave Palm Shopper with Leather Trim - Mango + Main
Small Wide Weave Palm Shopper with Leather Trim - Mango + Main

Tan and Cream Twill Sisal Nesting Baskets

$30.00

This versatile set of nesting baskets is handwoven by talented rural Kenyan women using strands of natural and hand-dyed sisal. The baskets are coveted for their ability to be re-shaped, as well as their durability and all-natural composition. Sold individually.

We recommend spraying lightly with cold water to reshape baskets.

Dimensions:

Small: 6"L x 6"W x 6"H 

Large: 10"L x 10"W x 10"H

Crafted from: Sisal fiber, dye

Fair trade

Made in Kenya

Tan and Cream Twill Sisal Nesting Baskets