Kenyan Large Pot

These large engraved pots are so versatile - they're great for storing items, or for jazzing up a boring old plant pot. Each pot is hand painted and hand carved by artisans in Kenya and is decorated with animal and abstract patterns. Gourds are grown in Northern and Eastern Kenya and are traditionally used to store and carry water and food. The gourds are collected and dried in villages before being transported to Nairobi where they are hollowed out, painted and carved. The products are not only beautiful, they support traditional skills and provide an income upcountry in the villages as well as in Nairobi where each workshop employs five people. Around: 20cm ø and 15cm high

Origin: Kenya