Jacaranda Zebra
Master carver Richard Kioka works with a
group of Kamba tribesmen (from the Machakos area East of Nairobi) to create
these wonderful pieces out of Wild Olive (Oleacea Africana) or Jacaranda.
Wild Olive grows throughout East and Southern Africa, and is known to be one
of the heaviest woods, it is ideal for carving smaller pieces such as salad
servers and bowls with it’s colour and grain. The Jacaranda is a faster
growing bigger tree, more suited to larger carvings as it is a considerably
softer wood. In Kenya, carvers must belong to a co-operative to obtain
permits to collect wood and market their goods. The Industry is closely
managed, providing a sustainable resource for ongoing use. Richard is 38 and
works through the Gikomba carving co-operative, he has a young family and is
striving to build a good business through his hard work and initiative.
Jacaranda Zebra
VILLAGE CRAFTS AND JEWELLERY.
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