Swahili Wholesale | Fair Trade African Gifts and Home Decor

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Handmade | Fair Trade

Formerly known as Swahili Imports, AFRICAN MODERN exists to increase global investment in African craftsmanship. We are a women-owned business, presenting a perspective of modern Africa through the lens of handcrafted home decor and gifts. We serve skilled artisans by offering pathways to income, celebrating makers across Africa as they design their own futures.

To simplify sourcing for retail stores and catalogs, we offer a low wholesale minimum order of $100.

We ship from Oregon, in the beautiful Pacific Northwest region of the United States.

MADE51 Ornaments

Through the past months, refugee artisans have been showcasing their skill in a gorgeous grouping of handmade treasures for the holidays. We are delighted to already be fulfilling orders for new ornaments, as well as all the lovely pieces held over from the 2021 and 2022 seasons. Each ornament represents a beautiful opportunity for refugees, supported with meaningful work by a welcoming social enterprise in their host country. We love them all, and hope you do, too!

Great Gift Idea: African Tea

Nativity Scenes

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Banana Fiber Holy Family with Hanging Loop

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5-Piece Nativity Scene with Banana Fiber Box

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Banana Fiber Nativity Scene in a Round Box

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Leaving for Egypt Banana Fiber Nativity Sculpture with Box

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Zimbabwean Serpentine Stone Kneeling Holy Family Nativity Scene

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Zimbabwean Serpentine Stone 8-Piece Nativity Scene

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Zimbabwean Serpentine Stone Slender Three Piece Nativity Scene

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Zimbabwean Abstract Serpentine Stone Parenthood Sculpture

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Handcrafted African Ornaments

Sisal Angels

Serene angel ornaments crafted by Kenyan artisans from strands of fiber from natural sisal and pieces of dried banana leaf fiber.

Recycled Can Ornaments

A vibrant addition to holiday decor, these handmade African ornaments are crafted from recycled aluminum soda cans.

Batsiranai Cupcake Angel

These sweet ornaments are made by a co-op of women in Zimbabwe called Batsiranai, which means "help each other" in Shona.

Banana Fiber Santas

Rock around the Christmas tree with this seated, guitar-playing Santa ornament and many more!

Unique Stocking Stuffers

Set of Four Mini Soapstone Funny Frogs

Hand Painted African Safari Pencils

Dozen Miniature Soapstone Hearts

Set of Four Assorted Colorful African Drum Keychains

Protect a Child from Malaria South African Relate Cause Bracelet

Kenyan Rainbow Soapstone Heart Keepsakes

Red Soapstone Reindeers

One Dozen Miniature Soapstone Birds

Teeny Tiny Assorted Bolga Baskets - Sold Singly

Set of Three Small Soapstone Sweetheart Lions

Dove Gray Soapstone Bowls in Four Sizes

Dove Gray Soapstone Gentle Hippo

Small Dove Gray Soapstone Cherub Elephant

Hand Carved Wild Olive Wood Hearts

South African Brass Elephant Wine Bottle Stopper

Olivewood Mini Heart Bowl

Dozen Soapstone Lovely Hearts Keepsakes in Aqua, Pink and Red

Rainbows & Flowers Dozen Miniature Hearts

Dozen Mini Flat Wild Olivewood Hearts

One Dozen Miniature Soapstone Good Luck Lady Bugs

Rainbows & Flowers Dozen Miniature Rhinos

South African Brass Giraffe Wine Bottle Stopper

Aqua Blue Bashful Zig-Zag Elephant Soapstone Sculptures

One Dozen Miniature Soapstone Owls

Dozen Geo Soapstone Keepsake Hearts

Tanzanian Thumb Piano

Dozen Olivewood Tiny Heart Tokens

South African Momma & Baby Wine Bottle Stopper

Set of Four Colorful Soapstone Turtles

Wild Olive Wood Loving Spoonful Tea Spoon

Dozen Kenyan Lovable Soapstone Hearts

Rainbows & Flowers Dozen Miniature Elephants

The Leakey Collection Set of 5 <i>Beads for Learning</i> Zulugrass Strands Default Title

The Leakey Collection Set of 5 Beads for Learning Zulugrass Strands

Dozen Soapstone Rainbow & Flower Sweet Hearts

Dozen Colorful Hand Carved Soapstone Elephants

Cherry Red Swirl Kenyan Soapstone Sweet Hearts

Tiny Recycled Metal Robin Sculpture

Rainbows & Flowers Dozen Miniature Hippos

Dozen Kenyan Flat Soapstone LOVE Hearts

Dozen Hand Carved Chubby Soapstone Zebras

Spindle Mudcloth Soapstone Desktop Boxes

Dozen Much Love Soapstone Heart Keepsakes

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Dozen Love Soapstone Heart Keepsakes

One Dozen Super Tiny Soapstone Rainbow Hearts

Small Recycled Metal Robin Sculpture

Rainbows & Flowers Dozen Miniature Cats

Set of 4 Cutest Wild Olive Wood and Bone Spice Spoons

Dozen Giraffe Print Soapstone Heart Keepsakes

One Dozen Miniature Red Soapstone Reindeer

South African Brass Cheetah Wine Bottle Stopper

Since 1995, Swahili African Modern has partnered in fair trade with artisans across Africa. Swahili products are beautifully represented in stores and catalogs worldwide.

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Handmade | Fair Trade

MADE51 Ornaments

Great Gift Idea: African Tea

Nativity Scenes

Handcrafted African Ornaments

Sisal Angels

Recycled Can Ornaments

Batsiranai Cupcake Angel

Banana Fiber Santas

Unique Stocking Stuffers

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