Kenya is well known for its wildlife, and these Taita artisans work in the heart of the Tsavo where many of them can be found.
ABOUT THE SEWn ANIMALS
These animals are made out of pure cotton Khanga. Khanga is the Swahili name for a colourfully patterned fabric that is very popular in Kenya. Women across villages in Kenya typically sow their clothes out of Khanga, or else simply use the original rectangular khanga material to wrap around themselves as a skirt.
The inside of the animals consists of polyester stuffing and their eyes are embroidered with cotton thread. The animals have not been tested for suitability for young children.
Our Safari Animals are all wildlife that can be found in the same environment where they are made! Our aquatic animals are found nearby in the indian ocean.
The elephant and giraffe are the group’s very own designs, whilst the shark, dolphin, lion, turtle, hippo and rhino are based upon a Funky Friends Factory pattern.
ABOUT THE Artisans
The sewn animals are made by Buguta disabled group.This group was founded in 2009 by people with physical challenges in the village of Buguta. The group now has its own workshop in Buguta.
The sewn Animals evolved around Mama Leah, one of the initial members of the group, in a wheelchair herself. She started sewing Safari Animals in January 2013.
Other ladies in the disabled group know how to weave sisal baskets so Hadithi Crafts also buys baskets from their group, for example for the basket soaps of our conservation collection. Most of the weavers in the group are mothers of handicapped children.
our wholesale offering
We offer animals in size XS, M and L. Request our Catalogue and pricelist at the bottom of this page to see our current collection.
photo gallery
the making of
Watch our making of video, where Margaret makes a giraffe. Margaret is a member of the Buguta Disabled Self Help Group.