These mobiles are awesome. Either in colour or natural. 10 figures depicting aspects of Kenyan life.   Unique to Mama Biashara.   Unique to Kenya .    Handmade from banana fibre and maize leaves.   Wonderful for a kid's room … and   something of a talking point for grown ups too !     £10+pp

These 'trios' depict Kenyan life. On the right a happy family out for a walk.

On the left, a family of IDPs (Internally Displaced Persons). Mama is pregnant and she and the children carry their entire belongings. The maker knows what he is modelling. He is an IDP

£5+pp

A Kenyan Nativity. All hand made from Banana Fibre and Maize leaves. It comes to you in a lovely box woven from Banana Leaves.  A gorgeous Christmas Present.

£10+pp

Mama's rugs are so lo-tech they are almost still goats.   The ladies of the co operative shear their goats, card and clean the wool, spin it on an old fashioned Sleeping Beauty spinning wheel and then weave the rugs. This is not just a floor covering, this is a week out of someone's life !

Large   £30+pp    Small £10+pp

These chunky, urban cuff bracelets are really eyecatching.   I actually sell loads of them just by going out wearing them. When people see them they want to know where they can get them … very chic.   And there's a surprise when you get them … but you'll have to get them before you discover the surprise.      £5+pp

 

These hats are so cool – so perfect in every way for wearing when the sun shines. James – one of Mama Biashara's very few Papas weaves them from banana and maize leaf.   You will not see there ANYWHERE else.    Send us your head size and we'll send you a hat to turn heads      £15+pp

Mama Dolls come in various sizes : these are Sisters !  With no babies.  Just Doin' It For Themselves ... with a bit of help from their friends

£4.50+pp

These are Wise Men – they bring your home good luck.     And they bring the guys who make them food … rent …   a living.              £4.50+pp