Kenyan Engraved Gourd

These pretty pots have been hand painted and hand carved by skilled artisans in Kenya. As the shape of the gourd naturally varies each ornament will take on its own unique shape with its own engraved pattern. 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. Approx ø 9-10cm. Height will vary due to natural shape of gourds.

Origin: Kenya