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Our Woven Palm Baskets are handmade by a cooperative of women artisans in Northern Zimbabwe. Using a locally sourced ilala palm, the weavers create each basket entirely by hand using a traditional weaving process.
To create the baskets, the artisans first harvest the ilala palm leaves in the bush surrounding their village. The leaves are then boiled to soften the stems before they are dyed with locally harvested bark and roots. They are left to air dry in the hot sun for several days. The artisans then take the dried leaves and weave them together. The center of each basket begins with a distinctive herringbone pattern that blends into a design inspired by nature. The baskets are finished with a raised rim.
The cooperative currently employs over 80 women artisans who have learned to weave from each other and their ancestors. Earnings are used to support their families as well as cover schooling fees for their children, two of which are in high school and aspire to become doctors.
Ilala palm baskets are used in Zimbabwe for serving fruit and gathering eggs. They are also given as a traditional wedding gift. We think they are a wonderful and practical gift, either as a serving basket or featured as a collection on the wall. Every purchase directly supports our artisan cooperative in Zimbabwe.
This Woven Palm Basket is approximately 11” in diameter. Made of locally sourced ilala palm leaves in Zimbabwe.
Each basket has been individually crafted by hand and no two are exactly alike. Designs may differ slightly from piece to piece. Variations in color, finish, size and shape may occur. Please Contact Us if you have any specific needs or questions.
Wipe clean with a damp cloth. Dry completely. Avoid harsh cleaners or chemicals. Please handle with care.
$75.00
This Raffia Tray has been handwoven by a Fair Trade women’s cooperative in Rwanda using locally sourced natural raffia and sweetgrass.
Each tray is crafted using a complex and meticulous process that produces an intricate, handmade design. The artisan uses a needle and thread to wrap raffia fibers over stems of dried sweetgrass into a durable tray that takes several days to complete.
Our Raffia Trays are sized well for serving drinks, breakfast in bed, or organizing a coffee table or dresser top. Every purchase directly supports our partner organization in Rwanda that provides training and fair wage jobs to promote sustainable and scalable opportunities for their cooperative of women weavers in rural villages.
This tray is 12" W x 16" L x 2.5" H.
Our Raffia Tray is a high quality handmade craft sourced directly from its maker. No two trays are exactly the same. Minor imperfections may be visible that speak to the handmade process and tell the story of its creator, adding to the character and patina of each piece.
All of our products are handcrafted using the finest natural materials. To prevent loosening the shape or weave of the tray, we recommend handling it with care and spot cleaning when necessary.
$68.00
This Ugandan Kitchen Basket has been handwoven by a Fair Trade women’s cooperative in Uganda using locally sourced sisal fibers, sweetgrass, raffia and organic dyes.
Each basket is crafted using a handmade process that produces vibrant colors and intricate designs. The artisan uses a needle and thread to wrap hand-dyed fibers into a tightly coiled, durable basket that takes several days to complete.
Our baskets are a modern way to add a little global chic to a kitchen counter or shelf. Every purchase directly supports our partner organization in Uganda that provides training and fair wage jobs to promote sustainable and scalable opportunities for their cooperative of women weavers in rural villages.
This basket is 7" D x 9" H.
Our Ugandan Kitchen Basket is a high quality handmade craft sourced directly from its maker. No two baskets are exactly the same. Minor imperfections may be visible that speak to the handmade process and tell the story of its creator, adding to the character and patina of each piece.
All of our products are handcrafted using the finest natural materials. To prevent loosening the shape or weave of the basket, we recommend handling it with care and spot cleaning when necessary.
$75.00
Our Blue and White Porcelain Pot is handmade by a third-generation artisan family from the “Porcelain Capital” of China, where pottery has been produced for 1,700 years. Each step of the pot making process is done by hand, from sourcing and preparing the clay, to painting, and finally glazing each pot. While our pot is new, it has been painted in the antique style of traditional Chinese porcelain.
The first step in making a pot is to mix the clay by hand and foot. The creator stomps and molds the clay on a large mound until it is tender and ready. The clay is then shaped into the pot’s desired size. It is left to naturally air dry, which takes several weeks depending on the weather. After the pot has dried, our master artisans paint the desired outline with cobalt, then fill the pattern with natural colors. The pot is then fired in a high temperature kiln. The result is the finest quality porcelain that is completely handmade.
Our Double Happiness pot is decorated with the Chinese symbol for joy. Often the character is associated with the Lunar New Year celebrations and is also the symbol found all over the wedding ceremony, as well as on gifts for the bride and groom.
This pot measures 5.5” in diameter and 4.5” deep. Made of locally sourced clay.
Each pot has been individually crafted by hand and no two are exactly alike. Please Contact Us if you have any specific needs or questions.
Wipe clean with a damp cloth. Avoid harsh cleaners or chemicals. Please handle with care.
$75.00
Our Blue and White Porcelain Pot is handmade by a third-generation artisan family from the “Porcelain Capital” of China, where pottery has been produced for 1,700 years. Each step of the pot making process is done by hand, from sourcing and preparing the clay, to painting, and finally glazing each pot. While our pot is new, it has been painted in the antique style of traditional Chinese porcelain.
The first step in making a pot is to mix the clay by hand and foot. The creator stomps and molds the clay on a large mound until it is tender and ready. The clay is then shaped into the pot’s desired size. It is left to naturally air dry, which takes several weeks depending on the weather. After the pot has dried, our master artisans paint the desired outline with cobalt, then fill the pattern with natural colors. The pot is then fired in a high temperature kiln. The result is the finest quality porcelain that is completely handmade.
Our Fish pot is decorated with symbols frequently used to represent good luck. Pieces adorned with this symbol (which some say are a koi fish) are often displayed in homes to bring the residents good fortune and a long life.
This pot measures 5.5” in diameter and 4.5” deep. Made of locally sourced clay.
Each pot has been individually crafted by hand and no two are exactly alike. Please Contact Us if you have any specific needs or questions.
Wipe clean with a damp cloth. Avoid harsh cleaners or chemicals. Please handle with care.
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