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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

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)

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.