Kasinde Crafts

Your home of East African artisanal crafts

Get a touch of Afrika through our range of products.

Kasinde Crafts is a social business and your purchase directly economically empowers the artisan

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Sustainable, ethical, handmade products

palm shopping basket with leather handles

Why Choose Us

Empowerment

Promote economic empowerment for women artisans from underserved communities in rural and peri-urban areas

Fair Prices

Our business model promotes fair trade

Quality Products

Quality products using safe, approved dyes and materials

Organized Processes

Our ordering process is organized and detailed

Reliable Shipping

We link client to the different shippers we work with

What our customers have to say

You have so many beautiful things to choose from I think I might struggle

Natasha UK

Kasinde Crafts have provided me with beautiful kiondoo bags for every occasion. I love most their vibrant colours and the fact that they customise each bag to my preference. I have a vibrant collection of bags from Kasinde Crafts.

Nyarinda Kenya

Thank you sooooo much! Your products are beautiful

Annie France

They look great! I love that the women’s names are attached to the basket they have each made. It made me smile being able to put a name to each basket

Brittany Australia

Excellent, thanks so much for organising our first order. Very excited to see the beautiful baskets

Davies Australia

Merci beaucoup! They are so beautiful! I like their work (wo)manship; intricately woven treasures

Wanja France

Hi friend! I got the sisal bags and the baskets are so nice and beautiful there is much to share with you

Regan US

    FAQs

    Most frequent questions and answers

    What information do I need to place an order?

    As KC, we will provide an interested buyer with information on pricing and a PDF copy of a pantone booklet with colours and their corresponding codes. You will be required to send the dimensions (base and height in inches), corresponding colours identifier (from a Pantone booklet), design description (if the design is complex) and quantities for each design.

    When will my order commence production?

    Once we KC makes an invoice, the client will verify the invoice’s contents and a deposit of half the value of the order made to KC’s bank account. Once the funds reflect, work commences.

    How long does it take for my order to be completed?

    Completion of orders depends on a number of factors: the volumes and sizes requested; time of the year and; existing workload the artisans have. All these factors inform completion date and will be duly communicated.

    How do I know what is being produced is what I ordered?

    KC sends photographic updates of the work being done. However, for most first time buyers, a sample is usually made and photographed. When the buyer approves the sample(s), production officially commences.

    Do you ship internationally? 

    KC ships internationally, though costs depends on destination and the volumetric weight of a parcel.

    How do you ship internationally?

    Shipping methodology depends on costs and how soon the client wants the parcel. These two outcomes are mediated by whether the client chooses air vs sea shipping. The former is swift (under a week to most destinations) but costly, while the latter is unrushed (between 30-60 days to most destinations) but affordable.

    Can I receive my package at my doorstep?

    Yes! This is the preferred method for shipping certain orders (less than 100kgs). For larger orders, most prefer to use airport to airport. Meaning, they have to go to the airport, hire a clearing agent and receive their parcel.

    Does this mean if I use door to door I won’t get charged other costs beyond the final shipping costs I paid for my products?

    This depends with each country. In some, the costs paid for shipping are inclusive of all other in country costs such as taxes. In others, there are additional costs. Please check where your country lies in relation to additional costs.

    What information do I need to provide to have my parcel delivered?

    The main information required includes: official names, preferred shipping address (house number, street, town/city, state/county and country. Additionally, a reachable phone number is required. In some countries such as Spain and France, an EORI number is required for tax purposes.

    How will I be able to track my shipment?

    A tracking number will be provided when the parcel has been processed. You can use this on the shipping company’s website, which we shall share.

    we’re looking forward to working with you