It's here finally! A Kwanzaa Village that gives your family a decorative piece to display in your home, as you celebrate culture, community and heritage. Kwanzaa, originating from the Swahili phrase "matunda ya kwanza" means "first fruits of the harvest", was established in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Kerenga. Rooted in African traditions, Kwanzaa is a seven-day observance, starting on December 26th and ending on January 1st. Kwanzaa is not a religious holiday, rather it is a cultural holiday that honors African Americans, and it gives us the opportunity to stop and remember the past as we work together for the future. The Kwanzaa Village and Figurines represents the central principles that connect to our identity and collective experience.

At the core of Kwanzaa are the Nguzo Saba, seven guiding principles: Unity (Umoja), Self-Determination (Kujichagulia), Collective Work (Ujima), Cooperative Economics (Ujamaa), Purpose (Nia), Creativity (Kuuma) and Faith (Imani).

The Kwanzaa Village and Figurines serves as a collection of visual symbols, perfect for display on a tabletop or fireplace mantle. Additionally, it's an invaluable resource for educators, as a teaching aid and a timeless addition to your year-round home decor.

Details of what you will receive: The Kwanzaa Village is crafted from cut fiberboard wood, measuring 36 inches long by 12 inches high, featuring seven painted buildings. The village is self-standing and lays down flat for easy storage. Village come with additional collection of 14 hand-painted wooden figurines, dressed in garments and accessories, includes: Kwanzaa Family (Father, Mother, Son, Daughter with Table, Kinara & Candles, Mat, Unity Cup, Tiered Basket filled with fruits & vegetables, Harvest Foods, Sculpture and Table Cloth); a Man with Djembe Drum; a Boy with Flag; and a Woman Holding a Gift Box; a Woman with Kente Print Shopping Bags; a Woman Holding a Bible and Handbag; a Woman wearing a Kwanzaa Motif Apron and Holding a Cake & Rolling Pin; Three Little Girls Holding Balloons and Kwanzaa Books; a Boy with Dog on an Oval Wood Base Lined with Grass; Two Wooden Trees; Seven Kwanzaa Principle Stars; and a Kwanzaa Village Sign. [Please note that hand-painting of the Kwanzaa Village may vary slightly, and handcrafted figurines & accessories may vary due to inventory). MADE TO ORDER

Message from Natasha: "Habari gani", that's the greeting many people ask on each day of Kwanzaa that means, "What's the news". Well, the exciting news is that I have finally created a Kwanzaa Village, along with figurines and accessories, and it has been a labor of love. I'm such a visual person and I wanted to create pieces that embodied everything that Kwanzaa represents, commemorating learning, family and celebration. When I see a lack of representation, I do as much as I can to bring that diversity to traditional creations that typically do not reflect cultural representation.