Woven Basket Mat | Jigsaw
HANDMADE IN UGANDA
This handwoven African basket mat is made from 100% sustainabe material and features a distinct triangle design from the Rwrenzoir mountain region.
Story
Our eco-friendly woven trays are handmade by a cooperative of women in the Kasese region of western Uganda using natural dyes and locally sourced palm and banana leaves. Not only stylish, these are the perfect trays to keep all of your odds and ends organized.
The women of Kasese weave baskets that feature intricate, geometric designs. The skills they use are ancient, and the community as a whole thrives because of a shared appreciation and reverence for nature and all of its many blessings.
Details
- MEASUREMENTS: Small ~17-18, Medium 18-19" diameter, Large ~ 20
- MATERIALS: 100% Palm and Banana Leaves
- COLOUR: Natural/Burnt Purple/Mustard/Salmon
- ORIGIN: Uganda
Product Notes
Each basket is unique and slight variations can occur due to their handmade nature. Spot clean using minimal water and an undyed cloth to prevent colours from bleeding.
Meet the Artisan
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Uganda
Our Weaving Partners from Kasese
The village of Kasese, in the mountainous region of Western Uganda, is home to a collective of women who weave these intricate baskets in the hope of overcoming poverty. These resilient and talented women create baskets that feature intricate, geometric designs.
Calling on their ancestors for their knowledge and skills, these women have been creating a new future. Profits from the sale of these baskets go towards school fees for their children and food for their families. This entire community flourishes because of their shared appreciation for nature and heritage – and all of the many blessings that come with that appreciation.