Hadithi sales provide an income for people living in a vulnerable ecosystem. By buying handicrafts, customers help to conserve a threatened forest full of wildlife, as well as support local community working to escape poverty.

Hadithi's Artisan Partners: what do they make?

What are the benefits for our artisan partners?

 Income from handicraft sales is reducing the reliance upon farming, which is itself unreliable due to scarcity of rain in this semi-arid area. They provide an alternative to environmental destruction: an alternative to poaching vulnerable wildlife (elephant, zebra, giraffe…), or cutting down forest for charcoal, timber and farmland.

They offer a way to preserve beautiful traditions like weaving baskets and beading jewelry, by allowing them to evolve alongside modern market economic developments. More than this, it provides a learning platform for younger generations to continue some of the practices of their forebearers.

Most importantly, it gives people the ability to sustain their families. Most if not all the money that ladies receive goes straight to education, health and nutrition for the entire family. The ladies making handicrafts get the practice that leads to skills, satisfaction that leads to self-esteem and encouragement that leads to initiative. A feel of a future.

We’re proud to tell you all HadithiLine beadwork is officially NEST Certified!

This global certification means that every necklace, earring, or keychain you buy is made with full transparency, in safe and ethical working conditions, and with fair pay for our incredible women artisans in rural Kenya.

It’s more than just a badge — it’s a promise that your purchase helps preserve traditional craftsmanship and supports a better, more dignified way of working.

Why NEST Certification Matters

🧵 Fair Work – Artisans earn a living wage, empowering them and their families.
🌍 Ethical Supply Chain – From village to webshop, you know the story behind your piece.
🌟 Cultural Preservation – Your beadwork keeps vibrant traditions alive for the next generation.

Thank you for being part of this journey. When you choose HadithiLine, you’re not just buying beautiful jewelry — you’re supporting a movement.

Read more on how Hadithi Crafts' work links in with conservation of wildlife and their ecosystem in Tsavo.

Wildlife Impact	Carbon Impact