Sisal Sisters
The Sisal Sisters are a group of women in Kakuyuni, Kenya who have organized to make sisal and wool bags.  This handicraft is indigenous to their village, originally used for carrying vegetables, coffee and even to put o­n the nose of a donkey (to keep from eating the garden vegetables). 

These beautiful bags are each unique to the hand weaving expertise of the woman who makes it.  The quality is GREAT made with sisal that is colored with USA quality dyes.  You can use the bags for a handbag, a beach tote, grocery bag, plant holder or anything you can think of.. we call it a purse for your purse :)..


These women are dedicated to meeting each week for Bible Study.,. they encourage each other, pray and help those that are still learning!  Many of the women are thankful that they have an income o­n which they can tithe!  They are currently planting trees in their community as this is an o­ngoing critical need.  Even in their poverty and struggle, they are able to support many of the orphans, some helping up to 50 children! Many of them care for around 6-10 children at a time. These women have great hearts that are open to helping others and honoring God! 

The sisal bags are made from a plant; they take the leaves, strip it, roll it on their leg to make a fibrous rope. Then they start from the middle and weave it around, over and under to make the pattern. It can take up to one month to make a large bag! Isn't that amazing?

We were able to visit the women twice so far this year. They are making beautiful bags!! They were able to meet our manager of communications, Caroline, and show her how to make the bags. Caroline may have a job as a sisal sister in Kenya if she were to ever live there! The ladies were given lollipops and they absolutely loved it!

Please pray for these women as they are supporting over 200 children through their sisal weaving. They are an amazing group of women who want to see their families be fed - physically and spiritually.

Look at how beautiful the bags are!!