A woman from the village of Kasese holding a basket.

Kasese, Uganda

MEET THE KASESE WEAVERS

Sustainable Partnerships
Sustainable Partnerships

By personally traveling to each region and working directly with makers, we build long-term relationships rooted in trust and collaboration.

Responsible Sourcing
Responsible Sourcing

We follow every product from concept to completion, ensuring responsible sourcing, ethical production, and environmental stewardship.

Artisan Craft
Artisan Craft

Handcrafted in partnership with world-class artisans—real people making products that bring meaning and connection to your space.

Meaningful Impact
Meaningful Impact

Through our artisan partnerships and the Obakki Foundation, we reinvest in the communities behind the craft—supporting clean water access, education, and sustainable livelihoods.

Basket Weavers - Kasese - Uganda

Sustainable employment

In the mountainous region of Western Uganda a collective of women are weaving baskets to overcome poverty.
Basket Weavers - Kasese - Uganda

Located in an area with few opportunities for employment, these strong women are determined to provide for their community, and the profits from the sale of these baskets go towards school fees for their children and food for their families.

ancestral tradition

The weavers of Kasese create baskets that feature intricate, geometric designs in a style that is all their own.
A weaver from Kasese is weaving a basket tray.

The skills they use are ancient, handed down from one generation to the next. Calling on their ancestors for their knowledge and skills, these women are creating a new future for themselves with a shared appreciation and reverence for nature.

A weaver from Kasese is weaving a basket tray.

A CREATIVE COLLABORATION

"We are a committed, cohesive and hardworking group using our skill to support ourselves."

Your eco-friendly woven basket was handmade using locally sourced material. The designs on these baskets are instantly recognizable – the intricate pinwheel, bullseye, star and apex designs are their trademark. Each basket is unique and slight variations can occur due to their handmade nature. This is what makes it yours.

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global community

MEET our other artisan partners from around the world.
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We celebrate slow design and artisan craft from thousands of artisans around the world. From Mexico to Uganda to Japan, we are excited to introduce you to our artisan partners.

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