Banana Fiber Nativity Set - Esther Kariuki by working from their homes

by working from their homes and therefore retaining their lifestyle and rich heritage of basket weaving and bead work

such as refugee camps

Often the bone is "batiked" by placing wax on the white bone and dipping the bone a dark brown/black dye

which has been passed down through the generations by Zulu crafters

5 inch extender on a silver-toned brass chain

Banana Fiber Nativity Set - Esther Kariuki by working from their homesThis Nativity set is handcrafted out of banana fiber wrapped on wire and includes a 5 1 4 by 7 1 4 inch handmade banana fiber box for storage. The tallest piece is 5 inches high. Meet the Artisans Esther Kariuki is an independent artisan who, in her area of Kenya, near Kitui, has organized and trained women in her village to use the dried fiber of the banana plant, which would normally be discarded. The banana fiber is first dried, and then a light