Hand-Sewn Animals

Our Hadithi hand-sewn animals are made out of pure cotton Khanga. Khanga is the Swahili name for a colourfully patterned fabric that is very popular in Kenya. Women across villages in Kenya typically sow their clothes out of Khanga, or else simply use the original rectangular khanga material to wrap around themselves as a skirt.

The inside of the animals consists of polyester stuffing and their eyes are embroidered with cotton thread. The animals have not been tested for suitability for young children. 

ABOUT THE Artisans

The sewn animals are made by Buguta disabled group.This group was founded in 2009 by people with physical challenges in the village of Buguta. The group now has its own workshop in Buguta.

The sewn Animals evolved around Mama Leah, one of the initial members of the group, in a wheelchair herself. She started sewing Safari Animals in January 2013.