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 Code: 1010rv1 Price: $85.00 Quantity in Basket: none

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Some items can be shipped to Canada, Europe and Japan.
Please email (worldesigns@gmail.com) for additional shipping costs and to make special arrangements.

Sales tax will be added for orders shipped within New York State.