




Tanzanian women from the Hehe and Bena tribes in the Iringa region also weave baskets to support their families. Milulu grass, a reed-like swamp grass is widely available in the region and is used for weaving baskets and bags. The Iringa baskets have a clean and firm weave with modern patterns.
Baskets made from sisal fibers and local forest grasses are popularly woven in Rwanda. Sisal fibers are extracted from the long leaves of an agave plant. The fibers are cleaned, dried, colored, and then woven into beautiful basket bowls, trivets, coasters, and more.
Traditionally, women in east African countries learn weaving from their mothers, grandmothers and aunts and pass their techniques to next generation. All materials used by the weavers are locally sourced and renewable, making the baskets sustainable.
Our handpicked favorites.
Senegal Extra Large Hand Woven Grass Yellow Beige Color Block Basket with Flat Lid
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Pakistan Hand Carved Natural Onyx Stone Elephant Tealight Holder
$40.00
Kenya Hand Carved Jacaranda Wood Safari Animal Spreaders
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Ghana Hand Woven Spinning Teal Basket Bowl Set
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Vietnam Large Hand Woven Seagrass Zig Zag Basket with Handles
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Morocco Gray Hand Painted Arabesque Ceramic Extra Large Wide Serving Bowl Platter
$120.00
Bangladesh Extra Large Handwoven Cylindrical Natural Rope Basket
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India Hand Carved Mini Natural Soapstone Mortar and Pestle
$35.00