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Grace Von Tobel, Proprietor
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Mahogany Animal Napkin Rings
This set of six napkin rings is carved from African Mahogany, using simple tools. Each set includes one each of the following animals: lion, cheetah, elephant, rhinoceros, giraffe, and zebra. Handmade in Kenya.

The Artisans
Working with more than 100 individual carvers in Machakos, Kenya, Jedando Modern Handicrafts markets products primarily made of wood and bone worldwide. Carving is a tradition in Kenya with the children learning the craft from their parents. Carved by hand using only rudimentary hand tools, olive wood bowls, salad serving sets, and animal-shaped napkin rings take shape from pieces of olive wood, mahogany, and mpingo, or "African Ebony." An integral part of the organization's function is to educate the craftspeople on the need for reforestation to enable the products to be available for years to come and offer a sustainable income for generations.

$30.00