ABOUT JOSINA’S HANDMADE
Our mission is to work with our artisan families to curate stunning authentic African pieces.
Joan and Sandrah of Josina’s Handmade
An exploration in culture and textiles.
At Josina’s Handmade, our mission is to bring beautiful Kenyan & authentic African handmade goods to the U.S. marketplace – From our heritage to your home.
Working closely with skilled artisans, we source and commission products that fuse ancient craft traditions with fresh, contemporary design.
It’s a winning combination of old and new that delivers beautiful, durable home wares and stylish accessories that fit perfectly into a modern lifestyle.
From our heritage to your home
Joan
As a mother, business owner, and community bridge-builder, Joan is the backbone and sole provider for her family. Through her love of handmade goods — sourced and commissioned from her homeland of Kenya, Africa — she brings to light her culture and heritage to the United States, furthering opportunity, sustainability and a fair trade marketplace for makers and growers in Africa.
Sandrah
Sandrah immigrated to the United States with Joan when she was just 3 years old. Speaking Swahili from birth, she quickly adapted to the American culture. Now, as a college student at the University of Iowa, Sandrah and Joan have built Josina’s Handmade to provide opportunity for their family while also bonding through business and entrepreneurship. Sandrah works closely with her mother to design, source and commission their authentic African goods to deliver a modern take on ancient craft traditions.
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Soap Stone
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Baskets
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Beadwork
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Banana Fiber
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Masks
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Painted Wood
“Through Josina’s Handmade we are bridging cultures and community through goods and accessories made from unique materials found in authentic African cultures.”
— Joan of Josina’s Handmade