These handcarved jacaranda wood candleholders will make a perfect addition to the table or mantlepiece. Made by Kenyan artisans skilled in taking a traditional technique and combining it with a contemporary style.
11cm
This product is made from 100% natural materials, using sustainably sourced Jacaranda Wood.
The wood in this product is upcycled from the construction industry. Since it's made from a biodegradable material, it return to the earth after their useful life.
Afrodutch works with several small wood turning workshops in Nairobi and pay the artisans a fair rate per piece.
Afrodutch embraces the mission "to create beauty from waste," celebrating the creativity and sustainability of handmade products. Based in the Ngong Hills near Nairobi, Afrodutch works with local artisans to transform discarded materials and locally sourced woods—like Jacaranda, Mango, and Teak—into beautifully crafted home decor. The brand’s designs blend traditional Kenyan influences with a contemporary feel, resulting in pieces with natural tones and quality finishes.
Through their work, Afrodutch fosters an empowering workshop environment where artisans gain skills, confidence, and a higher quality of life.
Afrodutch embraces the mission "to create beauty from waste," celebrating the creativity and sustainability of handmade products. Based in the Ngong Hills near Nairobi, Afrodutch works with local artisans to transform discarded materials and locally sourced woods—like Jacaranda, Mango, and Teak—into beautifully crafted home decor. The brand’s designs blend traditional Kenyan influences with a contemporary feel, resulting in pieces with natural tones and quality finishes.
Through their work, Afrodutch fosters an empowering workshop environment where artisans gain skills, confidence, and a higher quality of life.
Afrodutch’s process is rooted in skillful craftsmanship and close collaboration. Sourcing raw materials from Jacaranda, Mango, and Teak woods, the team partners with artisans in Wamunyu, Matakos, and Kibera to create pieces with care and precision. Carving and sculpting are completed by experienced craftsmen, while the finishing touches take place in their Ngong Hills workshop.
Traditional techniques are central, yet each piece has a modern twist. Designs, inspired by founder Ruth’s heritage and her grandmother’s influence, carry a blend of the old and the new, embodying both tradition and contemporary style.
Afrodutch’s process is rooted in skillful craftsmanship and close collaboration. Sourcing raw materials from Jacaranda, Mango, and Teak woods, the team partners with artisans in Wamunyu, Matakos, and Kibera to create pieces with care and precision. Carving and sculpting are completed by experienced craftsmen, while the finishing touches take place in their Ngong Hills workshop.
Traditional techniques are central, yet each piece has a modern twist. Designs, inspired by founder Ruth’s heritage and her grandmother’s influence, carry a blend of the old and the new, embodying both tradition and contemporary style.
