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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

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.