Wholesale Traditional Rwandan Peace Basket (2 Patterns)

This beautiful and delicate basket is the quintessential Rwandan gift. The artisan weaves for about a week, using valley grasses and banana leaves over a papyrus frame, to create each Traditional Peace Basket. Each one is handcrafted by artisans of the Peace Baskets Cooperative using the same age-old techniques found in Rwanda’s national museum. It has even been to the UN! Lightweight and delicately woven, this basket makes a beautiful display piece, or can be used to store various treasures! Bring ethical, fair trade beauty and traditional craftsmanship into your home décor. - 12.5 inches tall (approximately) - Crafted from valley grasses woven over a frame - Lid snaps into place with a gentle squeeze - As the item is lightweight, display is enhanced by placing weight inside - Each piece comes with insert card of the beautiful Peace Basket Story Care: Dust with a smooth, dry cloth. Or feather duster. Everyone loves a good feather duster! Our artisan partner Pascasie Mukaburigo is an elder and founder of the Peace Baskets Cooperative. Pascasie told us that the basket’s traditional pattern, called umuraza, symbolizes a path travelled together; imagine two friends walking together to visit another dear friend.