KENYA HANDMADE
Uniquely Carved Creations from Kenya
Kenyans and Americans working together.
We are a group of Kenyans and Americans working toward a common goal. I’m Joel Martin. Our business started when I embarked on a mission trip to Tanzania and Kenya. In my travels I saw all of the wonderful products made by the local people. I decided to try to sell these products in America to provide work and a steady income for the artists of poorer nations.
Helping to Support Kenyan Artists
Duka La Jiwe is a group of American volunteers, working directly with the Kenyan Artists (Fundis), selling soapstone to raise money for the Kenyan Artists. We buy directly from the Kisii Artists without negotiating their asking price. We then sell their products in the United States.
ALL PROCEEDS FROM SALES GO BACK TO KENYA!
“ If you want to go quickly, go alone.
If you want to go far, go together.“
~ AN AFRICAN PROVERB ~
Learn more about the people, places, and products involved in our process!
PRODUCTION
See how soapstone creations are made… from mining, to carving, to polishing, to packaging.
PRODUCTS
Browse unique products hand-crafted by Kenyan artists… from tiny bowls, to small sculptures, to giant statues.
PEOPLE & PLACES
Meet the artists behind the creations, and visit the places where they live and work.