Santa on Giraffe Banana Fiber Ornament

Santa doesn’t always travel by reindeer! Kenyan artisans use banana fiber, sisal and paper to craft this adorable giraffe-riding Santa Claus ornament, complete with a red suit and satchel of toys.

Dimensions: 4″L x 2″W x 6.5″T (7.75″L with string)

Crafted from: Banana fiber, paper, sisal, glue

Made in: Kenya

About the Artisans:

In Nairobi’s Banana Hill suburb, artisans utilize the fiber of banana palm trees, which grow prolifically in East Africa, to create whimsical gifts for local sale and export. Esther heads up a small group of talented individuals with a penchant for creating collectible works of folk art using this sustainable, all-natural medium.