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Hand-stitched Kenyan heritage

One of one. Made by hand.

Original hand-stitched artworks created by Kenyan artisans through Cross Stitch International and curated by Jamari Homes. Each work is unique and is retired once acquired, preserving its individuality and provenance.

Collection 01

Botanical Collection

Gardens, blossoms, landscapes and homesteads stitched in extraordinary detail: timeless pieces that bring warmth, colour and story into a space.

The Shared Masterpiece, hand stitched heritage artwork

JHA 305

The Shared Masterpiece

Artisan Nkatha 285 × 129 cm (112.2 × 50.7 in)

A Golden Legacy of Provision, hand stitched heritage artwork

JHA 448

A Golden Legacy of Provision

Artisan Alexina Alusa 196 × 106 cm (77.1 × 41.7 in)

A Grandmother's Legacy of Learning, hand stitched heritage artwork

JHA 454

A Grandmother's Legacy of Learning

Artisan Wanjiru Kinywa 218 × 114 cm (85.8 × 44.8 in)

A Bridge to Higher Learning, hand stitched heritage artwork

JHA 447

A Bridge to Higher Learning

Artisan Zipporah Kajuju 161 × 79 cm (63.2 × 31.1 in)

Collection 02

Heart and Hearth

Home, belonging and the quiet beauty of everyday life, stitched with warmth and nostalgia.

A Home For Long Term Dreams, hand stitched heritage artwork

JHA 708

A Home For Long Term Dreams

Artisan Valentine Musimbi 107 × 81 cm (42.1 × 31.8 in)

The Cottage of Productivity, hand stitched heritage artwork

JHA 702

The Cottage of Productivity

Artisan Dorcas 64 × 82 cm (25.1 × 32.2 in)

Collection 03

Majestic Mane

A study of movement, strength and freedom, captured stitch by stitch through the beauty of the horse.

The Stallion's Focus, hand stitched heritage artwork

JHA 1905

The Stallion's Focus

Artisan David 126 × 75 cm (49.6 × 29.5 in)

The Foundation Of The Herd, hand stitched heritage artwork

JHA 1907

The Foundation Of The Herd

Artisan Dorcas 231 × 135 cm (90.9 × 53.1 in)

Collection 04

The Wild Kingdom

The spirit of African wildlife, rendered stitch by stitch, from the quiet strength of the elephant to the striking character of the zebra and cheetah.

The Plains of Harmony, hand stitched heritage artwork

JHA (B) 2005

The Plains of Harmony

Artisan Samuel 118 × 81 cm (46.4 × 31.8 in)

The Travelling Elephant, hand stitched heritage artwork

JHA (A) 2004

The Travelling Elephant

Artisan Wanjiru 111 × 100 cm (43.7 × 39.4 in)

Private Collection The Cheetah's Focus, hand stitched heritage artwork

JHA (A) 2016

The Cheetah's Focus

Artisan Silantoi 82 × 73 cm (32.4 × 28.9 in)

Private Collection, not available for acquisition View artwork: The Cheetah's Focus
The Zebra of Integrity, hand stitched heritage artwork

JHA (A) 2003

The Zebra of Integrity

Artisan Lynne 95 × 80 cm (37.4 × 31.4 in)

Artisans mapping the pattern and colours of a new heritage piece

The Making

From two weeks to six months in the making.


  1. 01 Artwork selection & preparation
  2. 02 Pattern and colour mapping
  3. 03 Hand stitching by trained Kenyan artisans
  4. 04 Washing, finishing & quality inspection
  5. 05 Professional framing & preservation

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Behind every piece

Every acquisition carries a story beyond the frame.


Through Cross Stitch International, the craft creates opportunities for Kenyan artisans while preserving skills, stories and heritage through hand-stitched art.