Rwenzori Tiny Trove Basket with Flat Lid
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- Free local delivery on eligible zip codes on orders over $50
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2840 College Ave
Berkeley CA 94705
United States
+15105294495
Skilled weavers living in the ethereal Rwenzori Mountains of Uganda fashion this lovely small lidded basket from dried banana leaf or papyrus stalks and dyed raffia. We love using baskets of this size to present small gifts, making the packaging an equal treasure to own and love. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Crafted from: Banana leaf, papyrus, raffia palm, dye
- Fair Trade | Heritage Handcraft
- Dimensions: 5"L x 5"W x 4"H
- Made in Uganda
ORIGIN: This coil style of basket weaving has been practiced in Senegal for generations. Traditionally, Wolof women created baskets by binding stalks of cattail grass, a thick local grass, with long strips of reed. Though reed strips could be harvested locally, they were very hard on the hands of the weavers. About 20 years ago, an idea revolutionized Wolof basket weaving. A factory in Dakar, the capital of Senegal, creates mats using plastic strips that strongly resemble the reed strips. Using the plastic strips to replace the sharp natural material, conditions for the weavers drastically improved and the baskets began to burst into vibrant colors.
WHY BUY: Perfect for small storage, these modern African baskets work both as functional storage and an accent of handcrafted decor.
This product is shipped out within 1-2 business days from our Berkeley store. You'll be emailed when your package is on it's way and again when it's delivered.
We offer same and next day in-store pickup with no miniums. We also offer free local delivery within a 5 mile radius of our Berkeley store with a mininum purchase of $50.