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Swahili Word Plaque — Custom

🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya · Decorative Signs

Swahili Word Plaque — Custom

✋ Handmade to order by skilled artisans in Kenya 🇰🇪. Each one is unique — slight natural variations in color, texture, and pattern are part of its character and beauty.

4.8 · 38 reviews
$55.00+ $15 customizationBeta pricing — subject to change

Hand-carved wall plaques in Swahili — Jambo, Karibu, Asante Sana, Pole Pole, Hakuna Matata. Decorated with Maasai beaded medallions. Choose Softwood Rose or Hardwood Ebony (+25%).

Wood— please select

  • Materials: Hand-carved wood, Maasai seed beads
  • Origin: Nairobi, Kenya
  • Shipping: Ships from Kenya. Estimated US delivery: 10–14 business days.

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Karibu

Engraving preview · stylized mockup

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Custom carvings take 5–7 additional days and are made to order.

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Crafted by Otieno M.

Your purchase goes directly to the artisan who made this.

🇰🇪 This piece's journey

From the artisan's hands to yours

  1. 1. Sourced locally

    Natural materials gathered by hand in Kenya.

  2. 2. Handcrafted

    Made by Otieno M. — no machines, no shortcuts.

  3. 3. Quality-checked

    Inspected piece by piece by our local team.

  4. 4. Shipped to you

    Ships from Kenya. Estimated US delivery: 10–14 business days.

  5. 5. Worn with story

    You join a global circle of conscious carriers.

You're also supporting

More than a purchase

1 artisan supported

A fair wage paid directly to Otieno M..

Maasai community

Your order strengthens Maasai artisans in Nairobi.

Future generations

Profits fund youth training in traditional craft.

What buyers are saying

4.8· 38 reviews

"Beautiful work and a story I can share. Compliments every single time I wear it."

Daniel R. · Chicago, IL · 51 days ago

"Absolutely stunning — even better than the photos. You can feel the care in every detail. Knowing it came directly from the artisan makes it priceless."

Sarah K. · Austin, TX · 12 days ago

"I bought this as a gift and the recipient cried. The craftsmanship is unreal and I love that my money went where it should. Highly recommend."

Priya M. · Seattle, WA · 38 days ago

Ebony & Rosewood Carvings

Hand-carved entirely with chisel, blade, and patience. Each piece is offered in two woods: warm Rosewood (a softer wood with rich red-brown grain) or deep Hardwood Ebony (denser, glossier, heavier — the heirloom choice). Ebony takes longer to carve and finish, which is why it carries a small premium. Both are made by the same Kenyan carvers, in the same hands-on tradition. Choose the wood that speaks to you.

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