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Most parts of Kenya experience two rain seasons: March to May's “long rains” and October to December's “short rains”. The months of June to August ...

Are you ready for SPRING? Have you started cleaning and shaking off the dust of winter... I am ready to get out of the house, invite over friends, ...

If you haven't heard that the artisans of Baskets and Beads Kenya appreciate you, just know... they absolutely do! As a result of your support, we ...

I have spoken before about hearing the whispers of God to inspire the creation of Baskets and Beads. When we are called to act, it doesn't always m...

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Some people like pink, others... like blue or purple, red or white. Multicolor is always stunning. When I set...

Did you know that we have beautiful handmade soapstone products in the store? Soapstone is a soft, easily-carved rock that gets its name from the f...

There are many fairtrade companies that support artisans throughout the world. Fairtrade is beneficial to communities because it offers a fair pric...

Thank you for reading and being part of our Baskets and Beads community. I hope that wherever you are in the world that you are experiencing good t...

Today we are remembering Pastor Steve Rutenbar. His Memorial Service is today. Pastor Steve is the person whom I first went to Kenya with. He had b...

January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Every year since 2010, the President has dedicated the month to raising awareness about hum...

This is the last Fair Trade Friday of 2021. Tomorrow begins a new year. What are you doing to plan for 2022? Many people make New Years Resolutions...

How much do you “give back” to the artisans you work with? We often get asked this. The answer?  Nothing.  Instead of using a “give back” model th...