Banana Fiber Nativity Set - Kenya

Celebrate the Christmas story with a nativity set that is as meaningful as it is beautiful. Handcrafted in Kenya from recycled banana fiber, this 12-piece set brings warm, natural texture and artisan character to your holiday décor.

This Nativity set comes in a 5 by 7 inch handmade banana fiber box. The tallest piece is 5 inches high. 

• 12-figure set plus storage box

• Actual pieces may vary slightly in color, size or shape due to the handmade nature of each piece.

The Story Behind the Art:

Women in the villages in Kenya, near Kitui, are educated and trained on the handmade craft of recycling the dried fiber of banana plants, which would normally be discarded. 

They use their talents to transform the banana fiber into new, eco-friendly art forms. First, the banana fiber is dried, and then a light varnish is applied.

The varnish on the banana fiber, with its many shades of brown, resembles textured tortoise shell. Once the process is complete, the artisans cut the fiber into strips to make one-of-a-kind goods.