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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)

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

Commission a heritage artwork

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.