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A Rwandan Treasure Woven by Hand, One Glorious Basket at a Time
Picture this: somewhere in the hills of Rwanda, a group of women are sitting together, weaving sisal baskets the traditional way. Rather marvellous, really. The sisal fibre comes from a plant that rather resembles aloe, and when the green fleshy bits are stripped away, you're left with these wonderful white string-like fibres. They're cleaned, dried, dyed with Rwandan tea leaves, and then woven into forms that have been cherished for generations.
The peace basket holds a rather special place in Rwandan culture. It's traditionally used for gift-giving, and you'll find these beautifully made pieces proudly displayed in local homes or put to proper use holding dry goods like beans or rice. Yours will do rather the same thing, only with considerably more style.
Why Choose Our Peace Basket
- Authentically Handcrafted: An artisan weaves for 4 to 5 days to complete a single basket, which means you're holding hours of genuine skill and dedication.
- 100 Percent Natural Materials: Hand-woven from natural sisal fibres and dyed with Rwandan tea leaves, so nothing synthetic or questionable lurking about.
- Timelessly Functional: Whether you're storing kitchen staples or using it as a rather fetching decorative piece, this basket is utterly versatile.
- Properly Made: The chevron pattern is woven with care, creating a piece that's both beautiful and built to last.
Product Details
- Height: Approximately 9 inches
- Material: Natural sisal fibre, dyed with tea leaves
- Care: Dust with a dry cloth
- Origin: Handmade in Rwanda
Each basket is quite unique, as is the way with proper handcrafted goods. Order yours today and bring a bit of Rwandan artistry into your home.
SHIPPING + RETURNS
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RETURNS
You have 14 days to return items.
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