Description
These stunning handmade nesting baskets, also known as “Peace Baskets,” represent the essence of traditional Rwandan craft. Woven by skilled artisans using sisal fibre wrapped around a sturdy papyrus frame, these baskets are both beautiful and functional.
After the Rwandan genocide, weavers from different ethnic groups came together, and the baskets took on the name “Peace Baskets,” symbolizing unity and healing. Today, these baskets are internationally recognised as one of Rwanda’s finest handmade products.
✨ Why You’ll Love these stacking baskets
- Cultural Significance: Each basket represents the strength, resilience, and artistry of the Rwandan people.
- Ethical & Handmade: Produced by a group of 12 women, widows and orphans who have found hope through traditional craft.
- Functional Beauty: Perfect for storing jewellery, keepsakes, or small household items while adding a stunning accent to your decor.
📏 Size
Set of 5 stacking baskets, ranging from tiny to 22 cm tall. (Please note: slight variations in size are a natural part of the handmade process, and the baskets are designed to nest inside each other.)
📌 Product Details:
- Handmade from sisal fibre and papyrus.
- Ethical and Fair Trade, supporting women artisans in Rwanda.
- Beautiful, practical storage for your home.
💡 Craft Story: This nesting basket set is handmade by a group of 12 women, all of whom are widows and orphans who survived the Rwandan genocide. After enduring unimaginable loss, these women came together in 1996 to form a weaving collective as a way to rebuild their lives. Today, their skills and artistry have enabled them to provide for their families, purchase homes, and send their children to school. Each basket you purchase supports their journey toward hope and self-sufficiency.
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