🌍 Africa-Shaped Wall Hanging – Handmade in Banana Leaf, Kenya

Cultural charm • Ethically crafted • Naturally expressive

Celebrate the spirit of Africa with this beautifully handcrafted wall hanging, shaped like the continent itself and adorned with a miniature village hut motif. Made from dried and pressed banana leaf, this piece blends organic texture with meaningful design. The word “Africa” is inscribed on the front, anchoring the piece in pride, place, and identity.

🍃 Crafted from Natural Banana Leaf

• Made using sustainably harvested banana leaves, dried and pressed to retain their earthy texture and warm tones.
• Lightweight yet durable, with a subtle sheen that catches the light and adds depth to any wall.
• Each piece is shaped by hand, with natural variations in leaf pattern and colour that make every hanging unique.

✋ Handmade by Kenyan Artisans

• Created in Kisii County, Western Kenya, by skilled craftspeople using traditional techniques.
• Your purchase supports fair trade practices and helps fund education and healthcare initiatives in artisan communities.
• Includes a loop for easy hanging—perfect for walls, doors, or gallery displays.

🏡 Symbolism & Story

• The village hut represents community, tradition, and the warmth of African hospitality.
• The continent shape evokes unity, diversity, and the richness of African heritage.
• A storycard included with each piece shares the artisan journey and cultural meaning behind the design.

🎁 Uses & Benefits

• Ideal for wall décor in homes, classrooms, offices, or cultural centres.
• Sparks conversation and reflection—perfect for educators, travellers, or lovers of global art.
• Makes a thoughtful gift for birthdays, housewarmings, or anyone drawn to handmade beauty with a story.
• Lightweight and easy to hang—no framing or mounting required.

📏 Approximate Dimensions

• Height: 20 cm
• Width: 17 cm
• Depth: 3 cm
• Materials: Banana leaf, natural fibre loop
• Colour and texture may vary due to the handmade process

This wall hanging isn’t just décor—it’s a tribute to place, people, and the power of craft. 

🎨 Maasai Handmade Art:
A Living Tradition of Color, Symbolism, and Skill

The Maasai people of Kenya and Tanzania are celebrated for their vibrant
handmade art, especially their beadwork, leatherwork, and wood carvings.
These crafts are more than decorative—they’re deeply woven into Maasai
identity, storytelling, and social customs.

🧵 Beadwork: The Heart of
Maasai Art

• Materials:
  Traditionally made from clay, wood, and seeds; now mostly glass beads
  introduced through trade.
• Technique:
  Beads are strung onto leather or twine in intricate patterns by women,
  often in communal settings.
• Symbolism:
• Red
  = bravery and unity
• Blue
  = sky and water
• Green
  = land and health
• White
  = purity
• Purpose:
  Worn during ceremonies, used to indicate age, marital status, and social
  rank.

🪵 Wood Carving &
Leatherwork

• Wood:
  Used to create tools, utensils, and ceremonial items like masks and
  figurines.
• Leather:
  Tanned and dyed to make belts, sandals, and shields, often decorated with
  beads and metal accents.
• Tools:
  Simple hand tools like knives, chisels, and engraving blades.

🖌️ Design & Meaning

• Geometric
  patterns: Represent cosmology and spiritual beliefs.
• Animal
  motifs: Reflect the Maasai’s connection to nature—especially cattle,
  lions, and elephants.
• Color
  combinations: Carefully chosen to convey messages and tell stories.

🧡 Cultural Role

• Art
  is passed down through generations, especially from mothers to daughters.
• Used
  in rites of passage, weddings, and community celebrations.
• Increasingly
  a source of economic empowerment, especially for women selling
  crafts locally and internationally.

Maasai art isn’t just made—it’s lived. Every bead, stitch,
and carving carries meaning. If you’d like to explore specific pieces like
warrior necklaces or ceremonial masks.

The story of how the Maasai tribe create their art