The Artisans

A Sisterhood of Beads & Stories: Meet Our Beading Group( Kajiado group)

Tucked in the heart of the community is a vibrant collective of masai women, united not just by craft, but by purpose. Each bead strung, each color chosen, tells a story — of heritage, resilience, motherhood, and dreams.

What began as a small gathering of women around shared materials and hopes has blossomed into a growing movement. Today, this beading group represents women of all ages — from young mothers learning the skill to elders passing down patterns rich with cultural meaning.

Together, they create more than jewelry. They craft connection — between generations, between tradition and modern design, and between the maker and the wearer.

Jewelry in Silence, Power in Every Piece: Meet Our Deaf Artisans Collective(Rongai group)

In a world where voices often take center stage, this group Deaf jewelry artisans speaks through their hands — not in words, but in beauty, detail, and creativity.

Each member brings a unique perspective to the craft. With keen attention to texture, balance, and form, they transform wire, beads, metal, and stone into stunning expressions of self and culture. Communication happens through sign language, movement, and intuition — and through the jewelry itself.

This is more than a workspace. It’s a safe, affirming community where Deaf creatives grow in skill, confidence, and independence. And the group is growing — welcoming new members regularly as the impact of their work reaches new customers and supporters.

From Displacement to Design: Meet Our Refugee Artisan Collective

What began as a safe space for healing has grown into a thriving group of refugee artisans who now create handmade jewelry and holiday cards — each piece a symbol of resilience, creativity, and hope.

The group includes women and youth from across borders — survivors of conflict, separation, and loss — now building something beautiful with their hands. As they bead necklaces or paint thoughtful greetings, they are not only crafting products; they are reclaiming dignity, rebuilding identity, and reconnecting with joy.

Each card is a message of peace.
 Each bracelet is a thread of survival.
 Each earring carries the quiet strength of someone who has started over — and found purpose in art.

 

Hands of Heritage: Meet the Machakos Weavers and Carvers Collective

In the hills and homesteads of Machakos, a growing group of talented weavers and wood carvers is keeping tradition alive — one basket, one carving, one story at a time.

What started with a few elders weaving under acacia trees and shaping tools by hand has grown into a vibrant community of artisans — men and women of all ages — now more than [insert number] strong and still growing. Their work draws from generations of skill passed down through families, infused with new ideas from younger members.

From handwoven sisal baskets dyed with natural colors to finely carved animal figures, serving spoons, and home décor, every piece is both functional and meaningful — rooted in the land and rich in cultural identity.