Handmade in Africa

Welcome! Kijiji Republic is a company based in Shrewsbury, MA, USA which represents the great products and skills of artisans in Africa. We are a source of unique, beautiful, African handmade crafts, baskets, sandals, jewelry, kikoys, personal accessories and home décor, representing the diverse and unique cultures of the African people.

The products are handmade by artisans with whom we build long term relationships with in order to be able to market their products. The products sold help to sustain the livelihood of the artisans, by enabling them meet their cost for food, healthcare and education for themselves and their families.

While you navigate through the various pages you will learn about the products and their history. We will endeavor to supply you with high quality products for a long time to come.

Personal Accessories

Kiondos, Kikoys, African Sandals

A wide variety of unique personal accessories for ladies such as kiondos, kikoys and sandals.

Great colors to match with any outfit! These kiondos made of sisal will have heads turning. The multi-colored, vibrant kikoys (shawls) are great to take to the beach. Imagine a sandal made of recycled tires and a touch of beads and leather. African handmade beaded sandals that are light enough to wear all day, strong and beautiful. Be ready to answer questions of where you got them from!

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Office Accessories

Sisal Pencil Holders,
Sisal Paperclip Holders

A wide choice of office accessories that will have your office colleagues

coming back to see your pencil and pen holders, paper clip holders and letter openers. Made of sisal, a sustainable material that grows in the semi-arid areas of Kenya and colored beads meticulously weaved on the brim.

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Jewelry

Banana Fiber, Kenya River Grass, Cow Bone Earings, Kenyan Amber Necklaces, Bracelets, Cow Horn Hairclips

Make a statement with this gorgeous collection of our African handmade jewelry available in all sorts of colors and shapes. Ever wondered how an earring made of cow bone would look like? A hairclip made of cow horn, or earrings made of banana fiber?.

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Kenyan Teas

Ketepa Tea,Safari Tea

Enjoy one of the world's finest teas. Kenyan tea is used to blend and add flavor to others teas. It is handpicked, ensuring that only the best tea makes it for drying and packing and into your pot. We guarantee, the best distinct and satisfying taste. When you serve Kenyan tea, you are serve more than a refreshment, you serve Kenyan quality. Enjoy the world's best!

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Kitchen

Banana Fiber Mats and Coasters, Soapstone Coasters, Tree Bark Fiber Table Mats and Coasters

Go green in your kitchen. Invest in renewable and sustainable materials friendly to the environment. Coasters and mats are made of sisal and banana fiber. Your visitors will have something to talk about at the dining table.

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Toys and Games

Hand Carved Soapstone Chess Games

Hand carved from soapstone in rural villages in Kenya, this is truly a beautiful

representation of the various animals and cultures in Kenya. The chess boards are a magnificent beauty to display in the living room and adds accent to the decor. For chess lovers it adds to a great collection.

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Home Décor

Soapstone, Ebony

Handmade carvings made of soapstone from rural villages in Kenya. These are beautiful representations of Kenyan culture,

family and artistic skill all in one piece. Some pieces represent unity or family. These make great gifts!
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Safari Boots

Coming soon !!!!!

Kenyan Safari Boot.......the boots that say "you know Africa"

The hand made Safari boot.The shoe that says "You Know Africa" have upper leather and a flex yet tough sole that makes it easy to walk in. You will always standout when you wear Safari Boots especially when you match it with a pair of khaki pants.

To avoid missing your pair during the launch click on the link order@kijijirepublic.com

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