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Hand Coiled Baskets from Rwanda

 

Basket weaving has been a part of Rwandan culture for centuries. In the past, weaving was a hobby for the women or was used to create containers for the giving of gifts. After the 1994 genocide, women began producing the baskets for commercial sale as a way of providing an income for their families.

These baskets are made entirely from organic materials, such as sisal fibers, raffia, sweetgrass, banana leaves, papaya leaves, and other plant materials. The baskets are dyed with either natural plant pigments, tea leaves, or organic dyes sourced in the US.

Each basket has a sewn-in hanger on the back to add beauty to your home. The functional uses of the baskets are many. Use them to hold fruits, vegetables, bread, office supplies, art supplies, or many other functions. The baskets will be a source of conversation with family and friends as you share the vision of helping women work their way out of poverty through beautiful craftsmanship.




Handmade Nyanza Woven Rwanda Vase/Basket Handmade Nyanza Woven Rwanda Vase/Basket
Code: 1010rv1
Price: $85.00
Quantity in Basket: none
 
 



Hand Coiled African Rwanda Basket - Turtle Hand Coiled African Rwanda Basket - Turtle
Code: 1010rb4
Price: $100.00
Quantity in Basket: none
 
 



Hand Coiled African Rwanda Basket - Color Rows Hand Coiled African Rwanda Basket - Color Rows
Code: 1010rb5
Price: $100.00
Quantity in Basket: none
 
 



Hand Coiled African Rwanda Basket - Color Blocks Hand Coiled African Rwanda Basket - Color Blocks
Code: 1010rb3
Price: $100.00
Quantity in Basket: none
 
 



Hand Coiled African Rwanda Basket - Black Star Hand Coiled African Rwanda Basket - Black Star
Code: 1010rb1
Price: $100.00
Quantity in Basket: none
 
 



Hand Coiled African Rwanda Basket - Delft Blues Hand Coiled African Rwanda Basket - Delft Blues
Code: 1010rb12
Price: $75.00
Quantity in Basket: none
 
 



Hand Coiled African Rwanda Basket - Zig-Zags Hand Coiled African Rwanda Basket - Zig-Zags
Code: 1010rb11
Price: $60.00
Quantity in Basket: none
 
 



Hand Coiled African Rwanda Basket - Spinning Wheel Hand Coiled African Rwanda Basket - Spinning Wheel
Code: 1010rb8
Price: $60.00
Quantity in Basket: none
 
 



Hand Coiled African Rwanda Basket - Pinwheel Hand Coiled African Rwanda Basket - Pinwheel
Code: 1010rb7
Price: $60.00
Quantity in Basket: none
 
 





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