Hand-carved in rural Kenya, these colorful beaded spoons make the perfect unique gift. Alight with traditional, bright beaded accents this set of 2 spoons also comes in a hand-sewn pouch made from traditional East African textiles.
ORIGIN
Acacia Creations x Creative Women was founded as a means to connect the skills of remote artisans with global consumers. They believe in creating long-term employment that cultivates dignity, empowerment and permanent change.
They now work in 7 countries across Africa and Asia with a network that touches thousands of artisan partners. They"go beyond fair trade by creating jobs, providing training, and giving back to communities"through education and healthcare initiatives.
By purchasing ethically made goods, you make a very real impact on the daily lives of people in the most impoverished communities.
Artisan Info:
Collins has been working with olive wood in rural Kenya his entire life. He and his team cover large areas collecting fallen wood. At their workshop, they hand-carve each bowl and spoon into beautiful tabletop pieces. The entire community benefits from this skilled trade and the area is now known throughout Kenya for its woodwork.
Features:
100% handmade and ethically crafted in Kenya
Only made with sustainably sourced wood
Traditional East African Kitenge textiles & beads
Care: handwash only
Dimensions:
approx. 4.5" long x 1.5" wide, inches, please note that slight variations will occur and add hand-crafted charm.
