* African Basket - Uganda - Bukedo & Raffia Bowl - 12 Inches Across * Approximately 13" Across x 3.5" Tall * Brightly colored dyes and inventive, progressive patterns make these handmade baskets popular for wall displays. A loop on the back of the basket makes it easy to hang. * Although each basket is uniquely handwoven and thus varies slightly, you will receive a basket that looks very close to this photo. * Bukedo is the local term in Uganda for banana leaf stalks. Along with raffia that comes from palm trees, these materials are renewable, plentiful resources. * The mission of this weaving group is to support as many other women as possible through the promotion of their handcrafts. * Traditionally used for serving food, they are created by tightly wrapping smooth raffia over coils of bukedo stalks. * They look great mounted on a wall, propped up on a shelf, or even sitting on a table. A loop on the back of the basket helps with hanging. * Hand crafted in Uganda, East Africa * Approximately 13" Across x 3.5" Deep * Fair Trade Federation Member * Multipurpose Basket